Nuoc Cham Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

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This salty-sour concoction appears on every table in vietnam, and is used as freely as salt and pepper. As an all-purpose condiment, it gets splashed, drizzled or sloshed over all types of dishes. You can make it ahead, and it keeps well in the fridge for several days.

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Steps

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In a small bowl , combine the hot water and grated palm sugar.

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Stir until sugar dissolves.

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Add remaining ingredients and stir well.

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Ingredients

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hot water, palm sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar, lemongrass, carrots, red chile, garlic cloves