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Nước Chấm (Vietnamese Vegetarian Fish Sauce)

Adapted from an internet recipe.
A vegetarian alternative to fish sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Vegetarian, Vietnamese
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons boiling water
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, with pulp
  • 4 teaspoons garlic, smashed and finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons red Bird's Eye chilies, finely chopped, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the boiling water to a bowl and dissolve the sugar then allow the water to cool to room temp.
  • To the bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Done, and ready to use.

Notes

Shortcut: Vietnamese Pickled Carrot & Daikon (Đồ Chua).
Variants: 1. Add pickled daikon and carrot, chopped. 2. Add crushed peanuts.