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    Vietnamese Spring Roll Sauce with Peanut and Passion Fruit

    July 28, 2013 By Sara McCleary Updated September 21, 2021 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vietnamese spring roll sauce with a twist on traditional nuoc cham. Super easy to make and incredibly delicious. Also perfect as a dumpling sauce or even to dip your chicken nuggets.

    You could say I have a passion for passion fruit. They were a staple growing up.  We had a couple of large vines growing at our family holiday house.  The vines were bountiful, they fed us well, and our neighbours too we suspect. 

    vietnamese sping roll sauce with peanuts and passion fruit in a blue bowl next to fresh spring rolls

    I can't look at a passion fruit and not think of my parents, that is how significant they were in my childhood.  Like my dad, I love freshly scooped out passionfruit pulp over vanilla ice cream. 

    So simple but there is something magical about creamy cold ice cream being teamed with the sweet and tangy pulp.  Crunching away at the seeds for a little bit of texture.  Yes, definitely my favourite way to eat passionfruit.

    But that is the sweet way, now for the savoury way I like to enjoy passion fruit. It teams beautifully with peanuts for my Vietnamese spring roll sauce.

    This isn't a traditional Vietnamese spring roll sauce. That would be nuoc cham or even its thicker counterpart, hoisin peanut sauce. It may not be the norm but it is simply perfect for fresh spring rolls.

    The sweet tangy pulp of passion fruit works so well in fresh asian dishes. Where you are wanting a balance of sweet, tang or acid, salty and heat.

    vietnamese spring roll sauce in a blue bowl on a blue plate

    This is a seriously tasty tangy, hot sauce which is beautifully rounded by the addition of roasted peanuts.  It is not only the perfect peanut Vietnamese spring roll sauce but is fantastic as a dumpling sauce, a passion fruit sauce for fish, prawn toast or even plain old chicken nuggets.

    When buying passion fruit choose fruit that feels heavy for its size.  Passionfruit does not have to be wrinkles to be ripe, this is a major misconception that a lot of people have.

    Sara xxx

    peanut passion fruit dipping sauce in a bowl next to vietnamese fresh spring rolls

    Vietnamese Spring Roll Sauce with Passion Fruit and Peanuts

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Vietnamese spring roll sauce with a twist on traditional nuoc cham. Super easy to make and incredibly delicious. Also perfect as a dumpling sauce or even to dip your chicken nuggets.
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 10

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon palm sugar
    • 125 ml (½ cup) passionfruit pulp strained of all seeds
    • 2 small red chillies finely chopped
    • juice of ½ a lime
    • 8 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) soy sauce
    • ⅓ cup roasted peanuts chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a small saucepan heat passionfruit pulp ad palm sugar until sugar is disolved.
    • Remove from heat and add chilli, lime juice, soy sauce and peanuts.
    • Chill until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Buying Passion Fruit
    When buying passion fruit choose fruit that feels heavy for its size.  Passion fruit does not have to be wrinkles to be ripe, this is a major misconception that a lot of people have.
    Keyword easy passionfruit sauce for fish, how to make fresh spring roll dipping sauce, savoury passion fruit sauce
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    Comments

    1. [email protected]

      July 30, 2013 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      I can't crunch the seeds I have to swallow. I've never considered passionfruit for a savoury dish but your dipping sauce sounds relish.

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks so much. I am now keen to try other savoury dishes with passionfruit.

        Reply
    2. Renata

      July 29, 2013 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love passionfruit but never used it for savory recipes. Your dipping sauce sounds amazing, Sara!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks so much Renata

        Reply
    3. [email protected]

      July 29, 2013 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      I am, without a doubt, a seed cruncher. I adore the texture of passionfruit for that exact reason. I would never have dreamt of using it like this though, but it's such a good idea!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:53 pm

        Seed crunchers unite!

        Reply
    4. Ramen Raff

      July 29, 2013 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow! I love the sound of the flavour combos! Have never had passionfruit & peanut together. I'm sure it's tastes amazing!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm

        Awe thanks Raff

        Reply
    5. milkteaxx

      July 29, 2013 at 1:44 am

      5 stars
      i love the flavour of passionfruit but i normally just eat it, never thought of using it in a dip for rice paper rolls!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:49 pm

        It is a little left of centre

        Reply
    6. john | heneedsfood

      July 28, 2013 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh this sounds like a perfect flavour combo. Must try it sometime!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:26 pm

        Thanks John, is one with a twist for sure.

        Reply
    7. Tina @ bitemeshowme

      July 28, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      Dad makes a similar version to this but uses pineapples instead for the sweet and sour taste. It's an amazing dipping sauce.. for plenty of things!!

      Reply
      • Sara

        July 30, 2013 at 2:25 pm

        I really want to try your dad's version with the pineapple,sounds awesome.

        Reply

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