Key Features & Culinary Uses
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Authentic Umami Source: Made traditionally by fermenting fish (often Anchovies or Silver Pomfret) and salt, which naturally develops high levels of glutamate, providing a rich, savory flavour.
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High Quality: Many variants of the Silver Pomfret brand are marketed as a Premium First Extract, meaning they capture the purest and most concentrated flavour profile.
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Essential for Asian Cooking: A few drops transform the flavour of countless dishes:
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Seasoning: Used in place of salt to season stir-fries, curries, and fried rice/noodles.
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Dipping Sauce: Forms the base for classic dipping sauces (Nuoc Cham) when mixed with lime juice, sugar, and chilli.
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Soups: Crucial for flavouring Tom Yum, Tom Kha, and other Thai soups and stews.
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Ingredients (Typical)
Fish Extract, Salt, Water. (Note: Premium varieties may only contain Fish Extract and Salt).
