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Vietnamese Peanut Dipping Sauce (Nước Chấm Đậu Phộng)
A simple and delicious Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that's perfect for spring rolls, grilled meats, or fresh vegetables. This creamy, nutty sauce comes together in just a few minutes and requires minimal cooking skills.
10 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet4/10
Salty7/10
Sour0/10
Umami6/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Chunky and slightly creamy from crushed roasted peanuts suspended in a thin, watery sauce; not smooth—there is noticeable chew from peanut bits and a light oily mouthfeel. Overall pourable and coating but not viscous.
👃 Aroma
Pungent savory note from the fish sauce upfront, balanced by warm, toasty roasted peanut scent and a sharp raw garlic bite. The overall aroma is savory and nutty with a mild sharpness from the garlic.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Light, refreshing drink such as iced jasmine tea, a crisp lager, or sparkling water with a squeeze of lime to cut the saltiness and refresh the palate.
🥗 Side Dishes
Fresh spring rolls (gỏi cuốn), grilled pork skewers (nem nướng) or grilled chicken, vermicelli noodle bowls (bún) with herbs and vegetables, fried spring rolls or crispy tofu for dipping.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 11/2 cup dried peanuts (roasted, unsalted)
- 23 tablespoons fish sauce
- 32 tablespoons sugar
- 41 cup warm water
- 52 cloves garlic (minced)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
145
Calories
5g
Protein
8g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Crush the dried peanuts with the back of a spoon or in a small bowl until they're broken into small pieces (not a powder, but chunky pieces).
- 2
In a bowl, mix the warm water with fish sauce and sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and crushed peanuts to the fish sauce mixture and stir well.
- 4
Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend together.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed - add more fish sauce for saltiness, more sugar for sweetness, or more water if it's too thick. Serve at room temperature.
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