What is nuoc cham?
Nuoc cham · Vietnamese
Vietnamese dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime, sugar, garlic and chili, thinned with water.
What it tastes like
Salty, sweet, sour and a little spicy, light and thin enough to pour over everything.
Where you’ll see it
With spring rolls, vermicelli bowls (bún), bánh xèo and grilled meats at Vietnamese restaurants.