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Vegetarian Fish Sauce For Asian Cooking Recipe

Craving the savory depth of fish sauce but vegetarian? This incredible recipe from Carol Gelles' "1000 Vegetarian Recipes" delivers! A delightful blend of seaweed and mushrooms creates a surprisingly authentic 'sea taste' without any fish. This easy-to-make sauce is less salty than soy sauce, adding a unique umami punch to your favorite Southeast Asian dishes. Keep a bottle handy in your fridge for instant flavor elevation!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 3.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Fish Sauce For Asian Cooking

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 good-sized strips (about 3 inches total) dried kelp/kombu
  • Sun Dried Tomato
  • 3 large dried shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

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How to Make Vegetarian Fish Sauce For Asian Cooking

  1. Combine 1 cup water, 3 large dried shiitake mushrooms (stems removed), 3 good-sized strips (about 3 inches total) of dried kelp/kombu, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then immediately reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
  4. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a sterilized jar or bottle.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage. Enjoy!
  6. Use this umami-rich sauce as a 1:1 substitute for fish sauce in your favourite Southeast Asian recipes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation For Large Groups 5 Ingredients Or Less Sauces Condiments Etc Asian Thai Vietnamese Easy Beginner Cook Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Savory Sauces Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less