Fish Sauce

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A zesty, aromatic marinade and sauce featuring cumin, ginger, and chili
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Fish Sauce

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 1 Calories: 360.3

Description

This vibrant American-style fish sauce combines the earthy warmth of toasted cumin with the bright acidity of fresh lime juice. Infused with the pungent kick of minced garlic, fresh ginger, and hot chili pepper, it creates a complex flavor profile that is both spicy and herbal. The addition of olive oil and white wine adds a smooth, savory richness, while a touch of sugar balances the heat. Fresh cilantro provides a fragrant finish. This versatile condiment serves as an excellent marinade for seafood, particularly firm white fish, or as a finishing drizzle to elevate grilled or pan-seared dishes. Its bold, home-style flavor makes it perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, then let cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the toasted cumin seeds, minced garlic, minced ginger, and minced hot chili pepper.
  3. Add the lime juice, dry white wine, olive oil, kosher salt, and sugar to the bowl.
  4. Whisk vigorously until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well emulsified.
  5. Stir in the minced fresh cilantro just before serving or marinating.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 360.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.4g49%
Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4881.7mg204%
Total Carbohydrate 20.3g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This sauce doubles as a marinade. For best results, reserve a portion of the sauce before adding fish to the marinade, so you have fresh sauce for serving after cooking.

Toasting the cumin seeds enhances their earthy flavor; do not burn them.

Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. The olive oil may solidify when cold; let it come to room temperature and whisk again before use.

Adjust the amount of chili pepper based on your preferred heat level.

Keywords: fish sauce, marinade, cumin, garlic, ginger, chili, cilantro, lime, spicy, seafood, american, olive oil, white wine, zesty, aromatic, grilling, pan-seared, homemade, quick, flavorful
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