Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 garlic clove
2 -3 thai bird chilies, cored, seeded, and minced (or 1 small jalapeno or serrano chile)
2/3 cup hot water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp shredded carrots (optional)

Directions:

In a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and fresh chilies to a paste. (Or mince them together with a knife.)
In a small bowl, combine this garlic and chili mixture with the chili paste, hot water, and sugar. Stir well.
Add the fish sauce and lime juice and combine.
Float the carrots on top. Let sit for at least 15 minutes before using.
*Dipping sauce will keep in the refrigerator for a month.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	118.71 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02g	0%
Sodium	2831.9mg	118%
Potassium	153.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	28.97g	10%
Sugars	27.16g	109%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	1%
Protein	1.97g	4%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	31.2mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	71.83 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01g	0%
Sodium	1713.48mg	118%
Potassium	93.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.53g	10%
Sugars	16.43g	109%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	1%
Protein	1.19g	4%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	10%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	18.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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