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Satay Dip
Easy 15 min~145 kcal 1/10
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Nuoc Cham
Vietnam’s essential dipping sauce balances fish sauce, lime, sugar, and garlic into a bright, salty-sour finish for rolls and noodles.
Easy⏱️ 18 min📖 1 min readServes 6~35 kcal🇻🇳 Vietnamese🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
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Timeline
Total 18 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 60 ml Fish sauce
- 60 ml Lime juice
- 40 g Sugar
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 pcs Red chili pepper
- 80 ml Warm water
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Instructions
- 1
Measure the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and have them ready to use.
- 2
Dissolve the sugar in 80 ml warm water.
- 3
Add the fish sauce and lime juice.
- 4
Finely chop the garlic and chili pepper and stir them into the sauce.
- 5
Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and serve once the aroma has settled.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Dissolve the sugar in warm water first; if grains remain, the balance changes.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small bowls alongside goi cuon, bun cha, or grilled chicken.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
Nutrition (per serving)
~35
kcal calories
1
g protein
7
g carbs
0
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 88%Fat 0%
GI 42 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
8.2g
Sugar
0.5g
Fiber
1116.1mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
1/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nuoc Cham make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nuoc Cham take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 18 minutes in total.Is Nuoc Cham difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Nuoc Cham have?
Approximately 35 kcal per serving. Protein: 1g, carbs: 7g, fat: 0g.Which allergens does Nuoc Cham contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nuoc Cham belong to?
This recipe belongs to Vietnamese cuisine.How many ingredients does Nuoc Cham need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Nuoc Cham filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 1/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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