Vietnamese Spring Roll Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar (Adjust sweetness to taste)
• 3 tablespoons Hot water (Hot but not boiling; helps dissolve sugar)
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (Traditional Vietnamese nuoc mam; provides umami and saltiness)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (Can substitute with lime juice for a more authentic flavor)
• 1 clove Garlic cloves (Finely minced)
• 1 piece Fresh red chilies (Seeds removed for milder heat; finely chopped. Omit for non‑spicy version.)

Instructions

1. Combine sugar and hot water

   Measure 4 Tbsp of granulated sugar and 3 Tbsp of hot water into the mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Dissolve the sugar

   Stir the mixture with a spoon until the sugar is completely melted and the liquid is clear.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add fish sauce and lemon juice

   Pour in 1 Tbsp fish sauce and 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, then give the sauce a quick stir.

   Time: PT1M

4. Prepare aromatics

   Finely mince 1 clove garlic and 1 red chili (remove seeds if you prefer less heat).

   Time: PT5M

5. Incorporate garlic and chili

   Add the minced garlic and chili to the sauce and stir until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT1M

6. Final taste and adjust

   Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning: add a few more drops of lemon for brightness or a pinch of sugar for sweetness.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

50

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

13 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g