Ferments & funk · Paste

Mam ruoc

Also called Hue shrimp paste, fine shrimp paste

Fine, pinkish fermented shrimp paste from central Vietnam; essential to bun bo Hue broth and lemongrass-chilli sauces.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeContains: crustaceans

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapMam tom
  • T2 · GoodBelacan

    Dry block; crumble and dissolve in a little water.

  • T2 · GoodKapi

    Firmer and drier; loosen with a little water.

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