Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) Recipe

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Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 -3 thai bird chilies, cored, seeded, and minced (or 1 small jalapeno or serrano chile)
  • 2/3 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp shredded carrots (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and fresh chilies to a paste. (Or mince them together with a knife.)
  2. In a small bowl, combine this garlic and chili mixture with the chili paste, hot water, and sugar. Stir well.
  3. Add the fish sauce and lime juice and combine.
  4. Float the carrots on top. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before using.
  5. *Dipping sauce will keep in the refrigerator for a month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 118.71 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 2831.9mg 118%
Potassium 153.75mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.97g 10%
Sugars 27.16g 109%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 1.97g 4%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 31.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.83 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 1713.48mg 118%
Potassium 93.03mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.53g 10%
Sugars 16.43g 109%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 1.19g 4%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 10%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 18.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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