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Nuoc Cham (Fish-Sauce Dressing)

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Condiments + Spice Blends

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Courtesy of PhoNatic

This traditional and basic dressing and dip accompanies many Vietnamese dishes and salads—including many of our featured recipes.

Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.

Super easy

1 cups hot water
1 tablespoons minced sambal oelek (we suggest the Huy Fong Foods brand)
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoons minced garlic

Nuoc Cham (Fish-Sauce Dressing) Directions

Combine the water and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Add all of the other ingredients and stir well. Set aside.

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