Making Fish Sauce
Fish sauce is a condiment commonly used in Asian cuisine. It is made by fermenting fish with salt, water, and sometimes other ingredients like herbs or spices. It is typically used as a flavoring in dishes such as stir-fries, soups, and marinades. To make it, fish are placed in a container with salt and allowed to ferment for several months, then strained to produce a salty and savory liquid.
What do you need to make fish sauce?
- Fresh fish
- Sea salt
- Water
How to make fish sauce
- The process of making fish sauce involves fermenting the fish with salt.
- The fish are layered with salt in large barrels or containers and left to ferment for several months to over a year.
- During this time, the fish break down and release their liquid, which is then collected and filtered to obtain the fish sauce.
- The remaining solids are often discarded. The resulting liquid is the fish sauce, which is salty and savory with a distinctive umami flavor.