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The 18 pages that link to Fish sauce, each with the reason it gives.
Thai cuisineRelated: It supplies the savory saltiness that often balances lime, sugar, and chilies.
Vietnamese cuisineRelated: It supplies the savory base of many Vietnamese dishes and dipping sauces.
KetchupRelated: Early ketchup traditions included fermented fish-based sauces rather than tomatoes.
Pad thaiRelated: It supplies savory depth and salt in many traditional pad thai sauces.
Green curryRelated: It commonly seasons the curry with savory depth and salt.