Ferments & funk · sauce
Fish sauce
Also called fermented fish sauce
Amber liquid from salt-fermented anchovies; salty and intensely savoury, the core seasoning of Thai, Isan and Vietnamese cooking from dressings to curries.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodLight soy sauce
Vegan and salty-savoury but not fishy; darker and adds soy flavour.
- T3 · In a pinchAnchovy paste
Thick and fishy; loosen with water and add salt. (use 0.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchSalted fermented shrimp
Shrimpy, chunky brine; strain or chop the shrimp.
Cook with Fish sauce
