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The Best Vegan Fish Dipping Sauce – You Won’t Believe It’s Vegan!

I have to say, this vegan fish dipping sauce is a game-changer. If you gave me a blind taste test, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference from the traditional version. It’s that good!

What makes this sauce extra special? I love adding a touch of lime zest for a bright, citrusy kick that enhances all the flavors. The special touch is coconut water—it gives the sauce a delicate, slightly sweet taste that makes it even more irresistible. Plus, I like to mix in the pulp from the lime juice for a little texture and an extra-pretty presentation.

This sauce isn’t just for one dish—it’s good with almost everything. Drizzle it over your favorite Vietnamese dishes, use it as a dipping sauce, or get creative with it! The best part? It lasts for a month in the fridge, so I always have a jar ready to go.

Super quick and easy to make, this might just be the best fish dipping sauce you’ll ever have—vegan or not.

Vegan Fish dipping sauce | Nuoc Cham Chay

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 24
A savory and authentic-tasting vegan fish dipping sauce made with vegan fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of sweetness. It perfectly replicates the classic flavor, making it an ideal pairing for Vietnamese dishes!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups organic coconut water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup vegan fish sauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice with pulp
  • 2 limes, just their zest
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp thai chili, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili paste

Instructions

  • Boil water, coconut water, vinegar, vegan fish sauce and sugar. Stir together and boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
  • Add lime juice, lime zest, garlic, chopped chili peppers and chili paste.

Notes

Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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