Description
Homemade vegan fish sauce brings Southeast Asian umami magic to plant-based cooking without seafood complexity. Rich fermented flavors mimic traditional fish sauce, offering you a versatile condiment that elevates numerous global dishes with depth and authentic taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegan Base:
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
Umami Enhancers:
- 4 sheets nori seaweed
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp mushroom powder
Aromatics and Seasoning:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Tear nori sheets into small pieces, ensuring they are roughly uniform in size for even flavor distribution.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, nori pieces, nutritional yeast, and mushroom powder, creating a rich umami base.
- Peel and mince garlic and ginger, then add them to the liquid mixture along with tamari, black pepper, and salt.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the ingredients to infuse and concentrate their flavors.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld further.
- Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract maximum flavor.
- Transfer the strained vegan fish sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle for storage.
- Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks, shaking well before each use to redistribute any settled ingredients.
Notes
- Tear nori sheets carefully to ensure uniform flavor distribution throughout the sauce.
- Use high-quality ingredients like organic soy sauce and fresh garlic for a more robust umami profile.
- Adjust salt and seasoning levels to match personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Strain the sauce multiple times through cheesecloth for an ultra-smooth, professional-grade texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: None
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg