Small Bowl of Nuoc Cham Dip

Nuoc Cham


Vietnam   -   Nuoc Cham
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 5 oz
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15 min
Best		 An essential Vietnamese condiment for dipping and sprinkling. There are many variations, like adding chopped shallots, chopped nuts, or herbs. Some use only Lime Juice, but they spoil more quickly. Ccolor will vary with your chilis.




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Thai Chili, red
Garlic
Lime Juice
Rice Vinegar
Palm Sugar (1)  
Fish Sauce
Make   -   (15 min)
  1. Chop CHILIS and GARLIC fine, then pound to a paste in a mortar (or use a mini-prep food processor).
  2. Mix in LIME JUICE, Vinegar, Sugar and Fish Sauce.
  3. Let it rest 20 minutes or so before using. Packed in a small tightly covered jar this will keep a month or so in the refrigerator.
NOTES:

  1. Palm Sugar

      If you do not have this use a partially refined sugar like Turbinado. Slightly different flavor but acceptable.
  2. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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