My mom makes me nuoc mam and brings it to me in a recycled jar on a bi-monthly basis. It’s nice to have her homemade sauce on-hand. Yesterday, the jar toppled over and spilled in the fridge. The sweetness, stickiness, and bits of minced garlic makes it challenging to clean when it’s splattered over 2 shelves. One sponge and 10 paper towels later, I’m sad because my mom’s nuoc man is all gone.
Read Shaved Ice Sundays excellent recipe.
courtesy of Shaved Ice Sundays
VIETMOM 
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January 2, 2010 at 6:01 am
Sonya
I love it!!! I would to have this recipe if you feel me worthy! Great site and Happy New Year!
January 4, 2010 at 10:35 pm
superglam
thanks sonya! nuoc mam is pretty easy to make but it does take some practice. a solid recipe is here Some tips…I recommend the three crabs brand of fish sauce. If you use a lower grade fish sauce, your dipping sauce may not taste as good. Plus always use lime, lemon doesn’t give it the same flavoring. Make extra and store it in the fridge in a glass jar. Happy new year!