VIETNAMESE DRESSING (NƯỚC MẮM CHẤM)

COMPLIMENTARY RECIPE

“This classic Vietnamese dipping sauce, Nước Mắm Chấm (or sometimes just called và Nước Chấm), is a balance of salty (from fish sauce), chilli and sweet. Serve it with fried street snacks, fresh rice paper rolls or use as a dressing over salads.” - SBS Food

MAKES 1 CUP

INGREDIENTS

60 ml (¼ cup) fish sauce
60 ml (¼ cup) rice vinegar
2 tbsp white sugar
125 ml (½ cup) water
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red birdseye chilli, finely chopped
2 tbsp lime juice

METHOD

To make the dressing, place fish sauce, vinegar, sugar and water in a pan over medium heat and stir to combine.

Bring mixture to just below boiling point, then set aside to cool.

Add garlic, chilli and lime juice, and stir to combine.