nuoc mam
noun
\ nü-ˈäk-ˈmäm
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Definition of nuoc mam
: a sauce made of fish (such as anchovies) fermented in brine
Examples of nuoc mam in a Sentence
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The other half is a plate fanned with luscious sliced duck meat, ready to warm in the broth or dip in nuoc mam gung — a cousin of the usual seasoned fish sauce that packs a delirious knockout punch of sweet ginger flavor. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "Go to Hue Gourmet for Vietnamese cuisine you can't find anywhere else in metro Phoenix," 10 July 2019 Phú Quô´c is renowned for its seafood, intensely flavored peppercorns, and the world’s finest nuoc mam (fish sauce), a cornerstone of Vietnamese cooking. — Peter Jon Lindberg, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Take Your Vietnam Trip to the Next Level," 20 Nov. 2018 Crispy fried whole sea bass (MP $19.95) is also terrific, the skin crunchy outside, soft inside, and scented with nuoc mam (in the broader sense). — Spencer Caldwell, courant.com, "Vietnam Restaurant, West Hartford," 6 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nuoc mam.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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