Fish sauce or nam pla in Thai, light reddish brown liquid made of fish prolonged salting and fermentation, is the most essential condiment in "all" Thai dish. Nam pla is salty, fishy and smelly but a little amount of it turns bland dishes into savory and pleasing ones. In Thailand and countries around, nam pla is also used as table salt substitute, accordingly.
Choosing*
Every Thai household tends to find their own favourite brand of fish-sauce. We tend to stick with one same brand because the smell and saltiness greatly differ from brand to brand.
when it comes to choosing a bottle of fish sauce for the first time, here're some tips :
-- the higher price means the better quality and the imports have more authentic richer taste
-- the lighter and more translucent color is less stinky ... which is generally good
Keeping
Fish sauce should be stored in room temperature and tightly covered where heat and light can't reach. When the liquid color turns darker, replace it. Make sure the cap is always cleaned after used. Fish sauce that sticks around cap and bottle mouth will solidify and block up taphole.
*I personally used Kon Baek Kung Pure Fish Sauce all the time in Thailand. Here in USA, Three Crabs Brand made in Vietnam is my best choice.
Choosing*
Every Thai household tends to find their own favourite brand of fish-sauce. We tend to stick with one same brand because the smell and saltiness greatly differ from brand to brand.
when it comes to choosing a bottle of fish sauce for the first time, here're some tips :
-- the higher price means the better quality and the imports have more authentic richer taste
-- the lighter and more translucent color is less stinky ... which is generally good
Keeping
Fish sauce should be stored in room temperature and tightly covered where heat and light can't reach. When the liquid color turns darker, replace it. Make sure the cap is always cleaned after used. Fish sauce that sticks around cap and bottle mouth will solidify and block up taphole.
*I personally used Kon Baek Kung Pure Fish Sauce all the time in Thailand. Here in USA, Three Crabs Brand made in Vietnam is my best choice.
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