Vietnamese Lemongrass Dipping Sauce
Bright & Zesty Vietnamese Lemongrass Nuoc Cham
Ingredients:
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red Thai chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional for extra tang)
1 teaspoon grated carrot (optional for color and texture)
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, warm water, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced lemongrass, garlic, chili, and rice vinegar if using. Mix well.
Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Garnish with a touch of grated carrot before serving, if desired.
Serve as a dipping sauce for grilled meats, spring rolls, noodles, or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 25 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: Makes about 3/4 cup (6 servings)
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Bright, zesty, and packed with lemongrass flavor — this Vietnamese dipping sauce is perfect with grilled meats, spring rolls, and so much more!
Vietnamese Lemongrass Dipping Sauce
Bright & Zesty Vietnamese Lemongrass Nuoc Cham
Ingredients:
2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely minced (white part only)
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 red Thai chili, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional for extra tang)
1 teaspoon grated carrot (optional for color and texture)
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, warm water, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced lemongrass, garlic, chili, and rice vinegar if using. Mix well.
Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Garnish with a touch of grated carrot before serving, if desired.
Serve as a dipping sauce for grilled meats, spring rolls, noodles, or fresh vegetables.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Kcal: 25 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: Makes about 3/4 cup (6 servings)
#lemongrass #vietnamesefood #dippingsauce #nuoccham #vietnamesecuisine #lemongrasslove #vietnamesedip #saucefromscratch #asiancondiments #zestysauce #vietnameseflavors #freshsauces #vietnameseherbs #umamiboost #easyvietrecipes #lemongrassdip #spicydippingsauce #vietnamesegrill #authenticflavors #homemadesauces
✨ Bright, zesty, and packed with lemongrass flavor — this Vietnamese dipping sauce is perfect with grilled meats, spring rolls, and so much more! 🇻🇳🌿
