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Fish Sauce recipe

Fish Sauce Recipe

One of the most versatile and flavorful ingredients in Southeast Asian cuisine - fish sauce. This sauce is made from fermented fish and has a pungent and umami flavors.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting Name 40 days
Total Time 40 days 5 minutes
Course Dips and Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 1 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Chopped Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • 3 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 6 Bay Leaves
  • 2-3 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
  • 1 ½ pounds Small Whole Fish
  • 1-2 cups Non-Chlorinated Water
  • 2 tablespoon Sauerkraut Brine

Instructions
 

  • Mix the garlic and lemon zest together and season it with sea salt.
  • Wash the fish first and then cut it into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Add the pieces of fish to the mixture and coat it completely with the mixture.
  • Add peppercorns and bay leaves in the mixture and transfer the whole mixture in a mason jar and press down the pieces.
  • Add sauerkraut brine into the jar and after that fill the jar with water (but make sure to leave at least one inch of space at the top).
  • Cover the jar tightly and leave the jar for 2-3 days at normal room temperature.
  • After that, let it sit for 4-6 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • Strain the mixture and remove the solids.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 206.9mg | Sugar: 1g
Keyword Fish Sauce Recipe, Homemade Fish Sauce Recipe, Tangy Fish Sauce Recipe
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