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My Mom's Vietnamese Dipping Sauce Recipe

My Mom’s Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

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My Mom’s Vietnamese Dipping Sauce Recipe is a delightful blend of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors that will elevate your meals. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping fresh spring rolls, drizzling over grilled chicken, or enhancing rice noodle salads. With its quick preparation time, you can whip up this flavorful condiment in just 18 minutes, making it an essential addition to family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2-4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes (to taste)
  • 1-2 small red chilis (sliced thin, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and then let the mixture cool completely.
  2. Once cooled, mix in the minced garlic and fish sauce (starting with 2 tablespoons).
  3. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and add sliced chilis if desired.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce or lime juice as needed.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Sauce Preparation
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 30
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: <1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg