Post by: metlhead on December 11, 2022, 01:21:27 PM
Post by: Fidelk on December 11, 2022, 02:18:22 PM
Post by: Southpole on December 11, 2022, 02:31:10 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on December 11, 2022, 02:33:26 PM
Post by: CP on December 11, 2022, 02:34:01 PM
I believe that you just mix anchovies and salt in a fermenting vat and let that “stew” for 12 to 18 months. Then press the liquid out.
Seems like a lot could go wrong with that process; I wouldn’t recommend DIY fish sauce.
Post by: Angry Perch on December 12, 2022, 08:34:37 AM
I’ve seen it (and smelled it) being made in Korea.
I believe that you just mix anchovies and salt in a fermenting vat and let that “stew” for 12 to 18 months. Then press the liquid out.
Seems like a lot could go wrong with that process; I wouldn’t recommend DIY fish sauce.
I can't imagine it being worth the effort, and I LOVE fish sauce. Use it almost daily.
I'll bet Merkaba has given it a whirl.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 12, 2022, 08:48:18 AM
Post by: metlhead on December 12, 2022, 08:56:13 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 12, 2022, 09:28:34 AM
Post by: Fidelk on December 12, 2022, 09:54:08 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on December 12, 2022, 10:22:25 AM
I use fish sauce fairly often when making Faux-Thai. The cool thing about it, just like adding anchovies to a pasta sauce, is that it pretty much disappears into and enhances the sauce.
Exactly. Just another flavorful way to add salt. And all those folks who say they hate anchovies seem to really like my red sauce! :chuckle:
Post by: merkaba93 on December 12, 2022, 11:32:23 AM
My favorite use is Nuoc Cham dipping sauce
3 tbs fish sauce
3 tbs white vinegar
2 tbs sugar
2 garlic cloves
1 Thai chili
2 tbs lime juice
Post by: merkaba93 on December 12, 2022, 11:33:13 AM
It doesn't seem like the fermentation process is fully understood. A lot of the breakdown is thought to be done by enzymes in the digestive tracts of the salted fish.
Making soy sauce isn't worth it financially either but I still do that each year. I feel like it's better than store bought.
I've made oyster sauce before. Turned out good, but again not as good as store bought. And the way more expensive.
So in summary,
Homemade fish sauce, not better than store bought, more expensive.
Homemade soy sauce better than store bought, more expensive.
Homemade oyster sauce, not better than store bought, more expensive.
Post by: LDennis24 on December 12, 2022, 11:37:02 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 12, 2022, 12:34:24 PM
Post by: Fidelk on December 12, 2022, 12:58:12 PM
I use fish sauce fairly often when making Faux-Thai. The cool thing about it, just like adding anchovies to a pasta sauce, is that it pretty much disappears into and enhances the sauce.
Exactly. Just another flavorful way to add salt. And all those folks who say they hate anchovies seem to really like my red sauce! :chuckle:
Viva La Putanesca.
Post by: Angry Perch on December 12, 2022, 02:08:34 PM
My best friend growing up is Italian and Thai and his Thai mother would scold me for using Kikkoman soy sauce and not fish sauce. She also said anything with carrots was not authentic Asian Cuisine. She was old school and hard core. Her and her friends would go up to Colville and pick roots to pickle for snacking on while they played Pai Gow! Salsify and what-not... Didn't we have a thread on here about Worcestershire sauce?
I'm with her on the Kikkoman!
I started using light soy sauce (not to be confused with low sodium) and it's way better. I use Pearl River Bridge, and I agree with P-Man on the Red Boat fish sauce.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 12, 2022, 04:57:52 PM
Can’t get anymore Asian than the PI.🤣
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 12, 2022, 06:52:44 PM
I’ve seen it (and smelled it) being made in Korea.
I believe that you just mix anchovies and salt in a fermenting vat and let that “stew” for 12 to 18 months. Then press the liquid out.
Seems like a lot could go wrong with that process; I wouldn’t recommend DIY fish sauce.
Sounds like the making of Worcestershire sauce.
Post by: Angry Perch on December 13, 2022, 07:44:06 AM
Here’s the one we get at that store.
Can’t get anymore Asian than the PI.🤣
Ah, that's a different animal. Filipino fish sauce was my first foray into the world of fish sauce. Saltier and less fishy, but still yummy. If you haven't already, try a Vietnamese sauce like Red Boat, as Pianoman suggested. I need to pick up a bottle of Filipino sauce soon as it's been a long time.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 13, 2022, 07:39:49 PM
Here’s the one we get at that store.
Can’t get anymore Asian than the PI.🤣
Ah, that's a different animal. Filipino fish sauce was my first foray into the world of fish sauce. Saltier and less fishy, but still yummy. If you haven't already, try a Vietnamese sauce like Red Boat, as Pianoman suggested. I need to pick up a bottle of Filipino sauce soon as it's been a long time.
👍
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 14, 2022, 06:51:31 AM
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Post by: Angry Perch on December 14, 2022, 09:10:40 AM
Always thought the name "fish sauce" sounded GROSS, and therefore have never tried it....After reading this thread, and seeing merkaba's pics
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Do you enjoy Thai food at all?
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 14, 2022, 06:40:30 PM
Always thought the name "fish sauce" sounded GROSS, and therefore have never tried it....After reading this thread, and seeing merkaba's pics
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Do you enjoy Thai food at all?
Nope. Try not to eat food from countries that possibly eat dogs. :o
Post by: Southpole on December 14, 2022, 06:59:21 PM
The usual Thai food you get in the U.S. is not scary mystery meat. It’s usually fresh stir fried, chicken, beef, fish, vegetable, curry/coconut/fish sauce, herbs and maybe a lot of spice if you want. I find U.S. type Thai food very refreshing, I love it.Always thought the name "fish sauce" sounded GROSS, and therefore have never tried it....After reading this thread, and seeing merkaba's pics
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Do you enjoy Thai food at all?
Nope. Try not to eat food from countries that possibly eat dogs. :o
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 14, 2022, 07:03:53 PM
The usual Thai food you get in the U.S. is not scary mystery meat. It’s usually fresh stir fried, chicken, beef, fish, vegetable, curry/coconut/fish sauce, herbs and maybe a lot of spice if you want. I find U.S. type Thai food very refreshing, I love it.Always thought the name "fish sauce" sounded GROSS, and therefore have never tried it....After reading this thread, and seeing merkaba's pics
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Do you enjoy Thai food at all?
Nope. Try not to eat food from countries that possibly eat dogs. :o
Thai food is the bomb, lots of it around the North Sound area.
Post by: Southpole on December 14, 2022, 07:08:45 PM
I’ll miss it :(The usual Thai food you get in the U.S. is not scary mystery meat. It’s usually fresh stir fried, chicken, beef, fish, vegetable, curry/coconut/fish sauce, herbs and maybe a lot of spice if you want. I find U.S. type Thai food very refreshing, I love it.Always thought the name "fish sauce" sounded GROSS, and therefore have never tried it....After reading this thread, and seeing merkaba's pics
I have made a dang good choice. :)
Do you enjoy Thai food at all?
Nope. Try not to eat food from countries that possibly eat dogs. :o
Thai food is the bomb, lots of it around the North Sound area.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 14, 2022, 07:17:26 PM
ZERO part of me wants to eat anything that comes from a bucket that looks like this. :puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:
Looks like a Lugable Loo users results. :chuckle:
Post by: Angry Perch on December 15, 2022, 09:23:53 AM
Post by: merkaba93 on December 16, 2022, 07:17:05 PM
But Angry Perch is about to make a very good point, Worcestershire sauce uses fermented fish in it. Worcestershire is a very common ingredient in British/American dishes. So, chances are, we've all eaten something with some sort of fermented fish in it.
Also the Romans made fish sauce for a long long time, but they called it garum.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 17, 2022, 06:15:55 AM
Post by: 85yota on December 18, 2022, 06:18:48 PM
Stalecracker on YouTube turned me onto this stuff and my dad seems to like it..