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Best Fish Sauce Substitute for Vietnamese Caramel Chicken

Asked Apr 24, 2020 by Mitchell G.

Is there any workable substitute for fish sauce? I can't use it due to a family member with a food sensitivity to almost all things fishy. Right now I'm eyeing the Vietnamese Caramel Chicken recipe in the most recent magazine.

Thanks!

Mitch

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  • Mitchell G.

    May 1, 2020

    Thanks, Lynn! I tried this substitution with the Vietnamese Caramel Chicken last night. I wasn't sure the proportions and decided to go 2 parts soy sauce 1 part rice vinegar. I also used chicken breast instead of thighs and lemongrass paste since that's all I had. It was good. Too spicy for us - next time I'll halve the serrano chili. I'm not sure if the fish sauce would have been better, but it didn't feel like something was missing.

    Thanks again for the coaching!

    Mitch

    • Lynn ClarkMilk Street Staff

      May 1, 2020

      Hi Mitch - Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know the results. Always helpful for us and others to hear the follow up. Best, Lynn.