This Authentic Vietnamese salad dressing also know as (nuoc mam) which is made with Vietnamese fish sauce. Is a Thai salad dressing / vinaigrette that has a distinct set of flavors that range from sweet, salty, sour and spicy. And promises an unforgettable salad experience. 

Some popular salads to serve with this salad are Vietnamese Chicken Salad or Vietnamese Shrimp Bowl

Vietnamese Salad Dressing has sweet, sour, spicy and salty notes. It also is so easy to make and is a stable in Thai cuisine. 

Which best serves overtop of Vermicelli rice noodles. If your tired of the regular salad dressings and you’re ready to up your salad game, Vietnamese dressing is it.

I used to go out often to Thai restaurants just to have this salad and a big bowl of Pho. However these days I make this salad at home. Because it is so simple to make, unlike Pho. 

And is bar none on of my favorite salad dressings.

This recipe here serves four people! If you want less or more simply add or divide the ingredients. 

Vietnamese Salad Dressing

NUOC mam recipe 

1. Fish Sauce
2. Chilies, diced
3. Garlic, minced
4. Lime juice
5. Vinegar
6. Water

If you have never had a Thai salad with this dressing, then you are in for a TREAT!

I promise you 🙂 See below for 3 Traditional salad recipes that can be served with this salad dressing to make a DELCIOUS MEAL that you will never forget!

Vegetarian Vietnamese Salad

Vietnamese Salad with Shrimp

Vietnamese Shrimp Bowl

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Vietnamese Salad Dressing (nuoc mam recipe)

Yield: 6

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This Authentic Vietnamese salad dressing also know as (nuoc mam) which is made with Vietnamese fish sauce. Is a Thai salad dressing / vinaigrette that has a distinct set of flavors that range from sweet, salty, sour and spicy.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 red chili chopped
• 1 green chili chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 kefir lime leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Chop your garlic, chilies and set aside
2. Add the fish sauce, water, vinegar then sugar to stir
3. Lastly add in the garlic and chilies
4. Stir to combine and serve over your favorite Vietnamese salad.

Notes

Add 1 tbsp more fish sauce if desired

For more sweetness add more brown sugar if desired

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1299mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 7g

These calculations are based off Nutritionix

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