Substitute for Fish Sauce

Fermented anchovy sauce; intensely salty and umami.

  1. 1
    Soy sauce + minced anchovy1 tbsp soy + 1 minced anchovy
    Best

    Closest match for savoriness.

    Thai, Vietnamese
  2. 2
    Worcestershire1:1

    Has anchovy; use half the amount and add salt.

    soups, marinades
  3. 3
    White miso dissolved in water1 tbsp miso + 2 tbsp water

    Vegan; adds umami without fish.

    vegan cooking, dressings

Recipes that use fish sauce

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

14 min 400°F 420 cal
Air Fryer Fish Tacos

Air Fryer Fish Tacos

10 min 400°F 320 cal
Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

10 min 400°F 240 cal

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