fish sauce?

[waterdog]

Fish sauce is a liquid condiment made from fish or krill that have been coated in salt and fermented for up to two years. It is widely used as a staple seasoning in East and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Following widespread recognition of its ability to impart a savory umami flavor to dishes, it has been embraced globally by chefs and home cooks. The umami flavor in fish sauce is due to its glutamate content. Soy sauce is regarded by some in the West as a vegetarian alternative to fish sauce though they are very different in flavor.

Fish sauce is not only added to dishes as a seasoning, but also used as a base in dipping sauces.

[tvc184]

I use it for alot of cooking and love the stuff. You cant use it straight.

Yeah, I have probably consumed a few gallons of it since 1987 but not straight.

Raw fermented anchovies is a bit much straight....

[neskora]

Unless it starts to get overly cloudy or gets syrupy, it’s probably fine