Asian Fish Sauce

Keep the bottle tightly closed. Refrigeration is recommended for best quality and to prevent potential spoilage, though it can last at room temperature for a while.

Start with a small amount and add more to taste, as fish sauce can be quite potent.

It's often used in marinades, dipping sauces, stir-fries, and soups.

Look for brands that list only fish, salt, and water as ingredients for a purer flavor.

Garlic

Chili

Lime

Sugar

Ginger

Lemongrass

Cilantro

Adding too much at once, overpowering the dish.

Mistaking it for a salty sauce like soy sauce; it has a distinct fermented, fishy aroma and a deeper umami profile.