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A clear bowl of Vietnamese fish dipping sauce, revealing chilies and garlic

Quick Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce

This recipe shows you how to make a quick and delicious Vietnamese fish dipping sauce in just three simple steps. It's perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite Vietnamese dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup water, warm
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Thai chili, thinly sliced

Optional Garnish

  • 1 Shredded carrots for garnish

Optional Fresh Herbs

  • 1 Mint for garnish
  • 1 Cilantro for garnish

Serving Suggestion

  • 1 Lettuce leaves for serving

Serving Suggestion 2

  • 1 Vermicelli noodles for serving

Serving Suggestion 3

  • 1 Grilled meats for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Dissolve the sugar by whisking it with warm water in a bowl.

Combine

  • Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and thinly sliced Thai chili.

Serve

  • Garnish with shredded carrots, mint, or cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with lettuce leaves, vermicelli noodles, or grilled meats.

Notes

Adjust chili and garlic to your preferred spice level. For a milder sauce, deseed the chili or use less. This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.