Flavor description
Open a bottle of fish sauce and get ready for the pungent smell. But it’s worth the olfactory punch. Made from the liquid of fermented anchovies, the sauce adds a salty, piquant flavor to even the simplest of dishes.
How to use
Never serve it straight-up. Instead, add a dash to foods already diluted with other liquids, temper it with sugar and lime juice to make a dipping sauce for vegetables and spring rolls.
How to find
Many supermarkets carry fish sauce, but authentic imports taste richest—look for nam pla (Thai) or nuoc mam (Vietnamese) in Asian markets. Buy it online at www.ethnicgrocer.com.
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Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce
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