Sauce & Condiment
Fish Sauce
About This Entry
Fish sauce delivers concentrated, salty umami from fermented fish, an essential backbone seasoning across Southeast Asian cooking despite its pungent aroma — that intensity pairs with Riesling.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Classic pairings
Common Culinary Uses
- asparagus
- ponzu
- shallot
At a Glance
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Multiple sources
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Fish Sauce
- Classification
- Sauces & Condiments
- Group
- Fermented Sauces & Pastes
- Scientific name
- Multiple sources
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary