fish sauce

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Definition of fish sauce in English English dictionary

A sauce derived from fish that have been allowed to ferment, used as a condiment

Fish sauce is a thin, salty liquid that is used in place of salt as a seasoning in many Asian recipes Although associated primarily with Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, it is also used in parts of southern China and occasionally in Cantonese cooking Made from salted fish, it is rich in Vitamin B and protein Fish sauce is used both in cooking and as a dipping sauce Depending on where it was made, you'll find it sold under a number of names Chinese brands are often labeled "fish gravy" or "fish sauce," while it is called "nuoc mam" in Vietnam and "nam pla" in Thailand However, they are all basically the same product, although the Thai and Vietnamese brands are considered superior Fish sauce can be stored indefinitely without refrigeration in a dry place

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This thin, translucent, salty brown sauce is an indiepensable flavoring in Filipino and Thai cooking It is made by salting down small fish that are packed in wooden barrels The liquid that "runs off" is collected, cooked and bottled as fish sauce Though the odor is strong when uncooked, the flavor mellows upon cooking Fish sauce is milder in flavor than soy sauce and is often used in place of salt

Fish sauce is a thin, sauce made from salted, fermented anchovies Also called nam pla or patis

Related Terms

fish sauces

plural form of fish sauce

Turkish pronunciation

fîş sôs

Pronunciation

/ˈfəsʜ ˈsôs/ /ˈfɪʃ ˈsɔːs/