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Best Substitutes for Fish Sauce — What to Use Instead
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Soy Sauce: 1:1 — Missing the funky depth but provides umami and salt.
Coconut Aminos: 1:1 — Soy-free and vegan. Slightly sweeter.
Overview
Top substitute for fish sauce: Soy Sauce (1:1). Missing the funky depth but provides umami and salt. Plus 3 more alternatives.
Key Details
- Soy Sauce: 1:1 — Missing the funky depth but provides umami and salt.
- Coconut Aminos: 1:1 — Soy-free and vegan. Slightly sweeter.
- Miso Paste (thinned): 1 tsp miso per 1 tbsp fish sauce — Dissolve in small amount of warm water.
- Seaweed + Soy Sauce: 1 tbsp soy sauce + small piece kombu — Simmer together for ocean flavor.
Why This Matters
- Fish Sauce is a common ingredient that may need substituting
- Dietary restrictions (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free) may require alternatives
- Sometimes you simply run out of an ingredient mid-recipe
- Allergies or intolerances may necessitate a swap
How To
- 1Best overall substitute: Soy Sauce at 1:1
- 2Consider the role of the ingredient (flavor, texture, binding, leavening)
- 3Test substitutes in small batches first
- 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results
- 5Some substitutes work better in certain recipes than others
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The best substitute for fish sauce is Soy Sauce at 1:1. Missing the funky depth but provides umami and salt.