Description
A key Vietnamese sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, adding rich umami flavor to countless dishes. It’s a must-have staple in every Vietnamese kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (220g) hot water
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (223g) fish sauce (Viet Huong's Three Crabs brand)
- 3 tablespoons (45g) lime juice (about 1-1/2 limes)
- 1 cup (235g) coconut soda (Coco Rico brand)
- 8 large garlic cloves (40g; finely minced)
- 2 Thai chili peppers (optional, finely minced)
Instructions
- Mix water and sugar: Combine hot water and sugar. Mix until dissolved.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add fish sauce, lime juice, coconut soda, garlic, and chili peppers. Mix until combined.
Notes
If you’re not using Coco Rico coconut soda, lessen fish sauce to 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons.
Remember to taste test. If the sauce is too sweet, add a bit more fish sauce. Too salty? Add sugar. Still missing something? It probably needs a tad more lime juice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese