Fish sauce / Nước mắm

Taste and use

salty, powerful and rich in umami

Best uses

dips
soups
marinades
curries

Shopping advice

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Substitutions

Choose the closest alternative for the same cooking function; the flavour and texture will differ from Fish sauce / Nước mắm.

Storage

Keep Fish sauce / Nước mắm sealed and follow the package instructions. Refrigerate opened or fresh products and use clean utensils.

Local shopping and pickup

Cook / buy / eat

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Supermarket alternatives

Many basics are also available in supermarkets, depending on the branch. The selection is smaller, but it may be enough for a simpler version of the dish.

Typical places to try: Kaufland, EDEKA, Lidl, REWE

Often easy to find: Fish sauce / Nước mắm, dips, soups, marinades, curries

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