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Preparation Time
1 hour
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Fish sauce made from anchovies, or mắm nêm, is a very popular type of sauce, and the method of making it is quite simple for you to try at home! Why hesitate when you can get cooking with TasteVN to make this delicious fish sauce right now!
Ingredients for Anchovy Fish Sauce For 1kg
Anchovies 1 kg Salt 200 gr Sugar 50 gr Dried chili powder 5 tablespoons
How to Choose Fresh Anchovies
- Choose anchovies that are of moderate size, about 2 finger joints long, not too small or too large.
- Fresh anchovies will have transparent flesh, tightly closed mouths, and a fishy smell of the sea when smelled.
- Press your finger into the fish; if you feel the flesh is still firm and not mushy, then you should buy it.
- Do not choose anchovies that have flesh that has turned cloudy white, has a foul smell, or an unusual odor.
- It is advisable to choose larger anchovies so that when fermenting, the fish sauce does not release water.
How to Prepare Anchovy Fish Sauce
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Prepping the Anchovies
After purchasing the anchovies, place them in a basket, rinse them under running water, and use your hands to stir them multiple times to clean.
Wash until the belly of the anchovies is clean, and the entire fish is clear of dirt, then set them out in the sun to dry.
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Marinate the anchovies
Wash the bird’s eye chili and slice it thinly.
Put the anchovies in a basin, add 200g of salt, 50g of sugar, 5 tablespoons of dried chili along with the sliced bird’s eye chili, and then mix well.
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Ferment the fish sauce
After mixing, put the fish sauce into a jar with both the solids and liquid, then press down.
After putting the fish sauce in the jar, add another teaspoon of dried chili on top, then clean the mouth of the jar and seal it tightly.
Store the fish sauce in a cool, dry place for about 15 – 20 days before it can be used.
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Final Product
The anchovy sauce is a beautiful golden color and fragrant, with a salty, slightly spicy taste that is incredibly appealing. This dish can be served with white rice or used as a dipping sauce, which is also very delicious.
When eating, you can mix in some sliced fresh chili to enhance the flavor of the sauce!
The anchovy sauce is spicy, attractive, and really simple and easy to make, isn’t it? Let’s make it right away for your family to enjoy. TasteVN wishes you success!
