Seasoning

fish sauce

An amber, intensely salty liquid made by fermenting fish with salt. A cornerstone of umami in Southeast Asian cooking.

Who it fits

GLP-1DiabetesKetoLow-FODMAPAnti-inflammatoryGluten-freeLactose-free

Contains: peixe

General guidance based on composition — not a clinical label and not a substitute for professional care.

What it does in cooking

The sensory role of the ingredient — what it brings in flavor and texture, and what it pairs with.

Flavor

Sweetness1
Saltiness9
Acidity1
Umami10

Pairs with

limão taitigarlicpimenta thai flocospalm sugarcoentrofresh ginger

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