This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeYou’re 5 minutes from a big batch of homemade Nuoc Cham.

This lively Vietnamese dipping sauce and dressing is incredible tossed with noodles, in meat marinades, as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, and more.  Although I focus mostly on Midwestern recipes here at Culinary Hill, I adore exploring the world through global cuisine.Along the way, I’ve fallen in love with Nuoc Cham (nuk-juhm or nước chấm).

A spoonful offers my taste bud a trip to Vietnam! Since it’s so flavorful and takes just 5 minutes to make a bit batch of homemade Nuoc Cham, it has grown to become one of my favorite refrigerator staples.It now has its reserved place right next to the Barbecue Sauce, Tahini, Mustard, Harissa, and ketchup.So what is Nuoc Cham, exactly? It’s a classic dipping sauce and dressing used in Vietnamese cuisine that brightens everything it touches, giving recipes an irresistible salty tang.

This mixture of water, sugar, lime juice, and fish sauce offers a brilliant balance of sour, sweet, spicy, savory, and salty flavors.As far as how to put this sassy Nuoc Cham to great use, it’s the backbone of many Vietnamese dishes, so watch for it on ingredient lists.It’s also a MVP dip for other Vietnamese foods like bánh xèo, summer rolls, and Spring Rolls.

Try it drizzled over salads, whether they’re made entirely of vegetables or ha

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