Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Hot Sauce)
INGREDIENTS:
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c Fresh lime juice
1 ea Small shallot, minced 3 tb Vinegar
1 ea Chili, fresh seeded minced 3 tb Water
2 tb Sugar 1 ea Carrot, finely shredded
1/4 c Fish sauce
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced 1/4 c Fresh lime juice
1 ea Small shallot, minced 3 tb Vinegar
1 ea Chili, fresh seeded minced 3 tb Water
2 tb Sugar 1 ea Carrot, finely shredded
1/4 c Fish sauce
This was developed for people who did not like the taste of fish Sauce. Combine Garlic, shallot, Chile and Sugar in mortar and pestle and pound to a paste. Stir in fish Sauce, lime juice, vinegar and Water. When Sugar is completely dissolved, stir in carrot. Or you can combine all ingredients in jar with tight-fitting lid and shake until blended.