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vegan nuoc cham served in a little bowl on a wooden board

Nuoc Cham Chay (Vegan Vietnamese Dipping Sauce)

This quick Vegan Nuoc Cham recipe is ready in just 5 minutes! It’s the vegan version of the classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, traditionally made with fish sauce. Perfect dipping sauce for vegetarian spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes (Bánh Xèo) or drizzling over noodle bowls! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar white or brown
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon vegan fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red chili minced or sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, add the hot water and sugar. Mix with a spoon until the sugar dissolves.
  • Then add the vegan fish sauce and lime juice. Mix to combine.
  • Lastly, add the finely chopped chili and garlic and stir to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!