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Fish sauce (recipes)


A powerful thin brown sauce used in the cooking of numerous countries in Asia. It' s made by fermenting small whole fish in brine and drawing off the liquid, which is then bottled. It smells pungent and tastes very salty, although cooking greatly reduces its ' fishiness' and simply adds richness and a layer of flavour to cooked dishes. It' s frequently used in the cooking of Thailand, where it' s known as nam pla. In the Philippines it’s known as patis and shottsuru in Japan. Fish sauce is available in most Asian shops, as well as in supermarkets. If you can' t find it, use a light soy sauce.Thai green curry of prawn and fish Thai fishcakes with green beans