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Nước Chấm

Nước Chấm

By Courtney HillJune 8, 2020

  • Makes
    1 Cup
  • Cook Time
    10 minutes

In the Vietnamese kitchen, nước chấm is a multipurpose sauce/dressing. If you wish to moderate the spiciness, seed the chilies before mincing them. The flavors are best the day the sauce is made, but it will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Ingredients
  • ⅓

    cup fish sauce

  • 3½

    tablespoons lime juice

  • ¼

    cup white sugar

  • 3

    medium garlic cloves, minced

  • 1-2

    serrano chilies, stemmed and minced

In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and 6 tablespoons water. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the garlic and chilies. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.

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