Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Hot Sauce)

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Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime peel, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1 Increase the amount of red pepper flakes to suit taste.

2 Combine garlic, lime peel, and red pepper flakes then add lime juice, fish sauce, water, and sugar.

3 Whisk until all ingredients are blended and sugar is dissolved.

4 Will keep short periods if refrigerated.

5 Serve: Used on vegetables, meats and fish by the Vietnamese.

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