This Vietnamese Dipping Sauce, Called Nuoc Cham, Is Seriously Addictive

This sweet-and-sour sauce is seriously addictive. We replace traditional white sugar with brown to add a caramel note. Two sources of tart flavor—bracing fresh lime and mild rice vinegar—balance each other here. Spoon over grilled meats, sautéed shrimp, or ground pork. If you'd like a little more heat, use a small red Thai chile in place of the Fresno.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet