And now, for something COMPLETELY different...FISH SAUCE!!

a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

LOL @ durian. Didn't know what it was when I first saw it but came home and asked mom about it and she had just read a book where the character ate it and talked about it's smell. I was piqued so picked one up and while it ain't bad it does stink just a wee bit.

So big yet so little actually in there. Odd fruit.

originally posted by: ElGoobero
I read somewhere that the Romans had a fermented fish sauce; 'Liquamen' or something.
apparently one of their foundation ingredients.

Worcestershire Sauce supposedly came from India, but I saw an internet rumor that it's actually Liquamen, or something like it, and its been made in the British Isles all these years, under the radar as it were.

try adding some smoked bonita flakes to your soup sometimes. mmmmmmmmm.
I found some at a local Asian grocery.

Worcestershire sauce is another variation of fermented fish sauce as the base.

originally posted by: TheSpanishArcher
a reply to: Flyingclaydisk

LOL @ durian. Didn't know what it was when I first saw it but came home and asked mom about it and she had just read a book where the character ate it and talked about it's smell. I was piqued so picked one up and while it ain't bad it does stink just a wee bit.

So big yet so little actually in there. Odd fruit.

You'd like jackfruit / breadfruit. It's excellent to cook with in dishes or have it fresh. The smell isn't bad either =)

a reply to: Philippines

Wonder where I'd find that. Not something I've seen in a regular supermarket.