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Mam Nem is the essence of spring rolls. Eating spring rolls without Mam Nem is not for the food connoisseur. Have you mastered the art of making delicious Mam Nem dipping sauce for spring rolls yet? Let Mytour guide you with these 2 simple recipes below.
1. What is Mam Nem?
Mam Nem is a popular dish and a specialty of Central Vietnam. It is made from the fermentation of fish (anchovy) with other ingredients such as pineapple (aromatic), toasted rice powder, sugar, etc. Pure Mam Nem has a salty taste and a characteristic aroma. The preparation process involves adding sugar, lime, garlic chili, etc., to soften the salty taste and enhance the delicious aroma of this dipping sauce.
Mam Nem is widely used in dishes like vermicelli noodles, spring rolls, such as Mam Nem vermicelli noodles, pork belly rolled with rice paper dipped in Mam Nem sauce, boiled meat dipped in Mam Nem sauce, etc.
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2. How to Make Mam Nem with Pineapple Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls
Making Mam Nem with pineapple dipping sauce for spring rolls is simple, taking only 15 minutes. This is a signature Mam Nem of the South, extremely easy to eat and delicious.
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Ingredients
- Mam Nem: 250ml
- Pineapple: ½ fruit
- Chili: 5 fruits
- Lime: 1 fruit
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Filtered water: 150ml
- Sugar: 9 tablespoons
- Seasoning powder: ½ tablespoon
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop pineapple. Squeeze lime to extract juice. Peel garlic and remove seeds from chili before finely chopping (reduce chili seeds for less heat).
In a large bowl, mix fish sauce, sugar, and 150ml of water until everything dissolves.
Finally, add pineapple, garlic, chopped chili, and lime juice, stirring well. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
The finished pineapple dip is visually appealing with its vibrant color and enticing aroma. The rich flavor of fish sauce blends harmoniously with the sweet tanginess of pineapple, enhanced by the spicy kick of chili. Perfect for dipping spring rolls or enjoying with boiled meat or noodles.
Method
- Squeeze lime juice. Peel garlic and finely chop chilies. Next, sauté half of the chopped garlic and chilies until fragrant in a pan, then add fish sauce, sugar, seasoning powder, and filtered water, stirring well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, let the mixture come to a boil, then turn off the heat and let it cool. Finally, transfer to a bowl, add chopped garlic, chilies, and lime juice, and stir well to combine.
- Note: Remember to let the sauce cool before adding lime juice to prevent bitterness.
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4. Tips for Making Perfect Spring Roll Dipping Sauce
- After completing the preparation of shrimp paste, it is advisable to store it in a plastic bottle or glass jar for preservation. Keep it in a cool or refrigerated area.
Here are 2 ways to prepare shrimp paste dipping sauce for spring rolls with pineapple and chili garlic. We hope these recipes will enhance your enjoyment of spring rolls even more. Mytour Blog wishes you success!
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