Smoky and Crunchy Peas With Creamy Nuoc Cham

No offense to the crunchy peas, but this recipe is all about the nuoc cham. A dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime juice, chile, garlic, and sugar, it varies across Vietnam; some are sweeter, some more savory. This one is less potent than the average and creamy thanks to toasted, buttery cashews. It clings to whatever you’re dressing. Here that’s snow peas, but you can also use it on salads, rice, eggs, or simple stir-fried greens.