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Best Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Best Vietnamese Dipping Sauce You'll Love in Minutes

Discover the Best Vietnamese Dipping Sauce that captures the essence of Vietnam in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Water Use sparkling water for an effervescent twist.
  • ¼ cup White Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for richer flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Use high-quality for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is highly recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely minced, fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
  • Chili Optional; add to taste for heat.
  • Lime Pulp Optional; can be omitted if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, pour ½ cup of water and add ¼ cup of white sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar completely dissolves.
  2. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of fish sauce and the juice of 1 freshly squeezed lime.
  3. Finely mince 2 garlic cloves and stir them into the sauce. Add finely chopped chili and incorporate any lime pulp if desired.
  4. Taste your sauce and adjust seasonings as needed for a balance of sweet, salty, and sour.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development.
  6. Store the sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 800mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Customize the sauce to your taste; consider adding fresh herbs like cilantro for extra flair.

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