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September 2, 2009

How to Nuoc Mam

The other day, I put fish sauce on my breakfast porridge. I must be acquiring a Vietnamese palate - plain oatmeal was just too...Plain...

For those of you craving some fermented sea flavor to complement your dining fare, here is a three step guide to making your own nuoc mam, Phan Thiet style.

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Mix fish and rock salt in a large ceramic vat. Cover.

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Leave to ferment in the tropical sun for at least one year.

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Bottle, label, and enjoy the fishy goodness...

Posted by mt_mrobinson at September 2, 2009 3:08 PM

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