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Fish Sauce Substitute

Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Platings and Pairings
Replicate the same salty-savory flavors as real fish sauce with this fish sauce substitute! Whether you’re allergic, can’t find it, or simply prefer a vegan alternative.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or finely chopped anchovies, optional
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients.
  • Use this homemade fish sauce substitute in your recipes just as you would use traditional fish sauce (1:1 ratio). It works well in soups, sauces, stir-fries, and marinades.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 2231mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg