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Nouc Cham is a spicy fish sauce, used as a condiment in Vietnamese cuisine.

Hien V. | May 8th, 2024

Recipe of Vietnam

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	each	Habanero Pepper » finely chopped
2	cloves	Garlic » minced	Garlic Garlic is a mighty ingredient that adds depth and flavor to a wide range of dishes. Whether you're tossing it into a pasta sauce, roasting it to spread on bread, or using it Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Sugar	Sugar Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants like sugarcane and sugar beets. It's used to add sweetness to food and drinks, like coffee, tea, and desserts. There are different types of sugar, Read more...
1/2	medium	Lime
1/4	cup	Fish Sauce	Fish Sauce Fish sauce is like the salt of Southeast Asian food, used to bring out the flavors in food with its unique umami kick. While it might smell strong straight from the bottle, it transforms Read more...
5	tablespoons	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
10 Minutes	5 Minutes	15 minutes

Directions:

1. In a small bowl place habanero pepper, garlic and sugar.

2. Squeeze in the lime and, using a small knife, add some of the pulp.

3. Add the fish sauce and water. Mix well.

4. Place in a decorative bowl for serving.

Submitted by Hien V. | May 8th, 2024 See all of Hien V.'s Recipes.

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@Hien V. \| May 8th, 2024
Nouc Cham is a spicy fish sauce, used as a condiment in Vietnamese cuisine. I gave it a 5