What’s the Best Substitute for Fish Sauce in Thai Dishes?

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated May 2, 2019
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Q: I’m planning on having a few friends over and would love to make a Thai-inspired meal, but one friend is allergic to seafood. I know most Thai dishes involve fish sauce. Is there a non-seafood substitute that still provides the unique flavor of fish sauce?

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Editor: Take a look at this vegan fish sauce recipe:

Readers, any other suggestions?