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Black Soy Sauce Print E-mail
blacksoysauce.jpgBlack Soy Sauce, differs from regular soy sauce because of its sweet flavor. It's known by a few different names, such as Sweet Soy Sauce, Dark Soy Sauce, Thick Soy Sauce, etc. As you can guess the sauce itself is dark, thick, and tastes a little sweet. A little of this sauce goes a long way in the dishes that you prepare.

This brand is called "dragon-fly" and you will have to get this at an Asian food store, or online here.
 
Fish Sauce Print E-mail

fishsauce.jpgFish sauce, (called nam pla in Thai) is commonly used instead of salt. It is made by packing barrels full of fish and salt, aging it, and then bottling the result. The flavor is very salty and a bit fishy, and probably the most used condiment in Thailand and most of Southeast Asia. It's so widespread that you will likely be able to find it in a well stocked Supermarket, and certainly at an Asian food store, or online here.

This brand is called Tiparos and is imported from Thailand. There are many other kinds of fish sauce, but this is the brand we like.

 
Oyster Sauce Print E-mail

oystersauce.jpgOyster Sauce is a common ingredient in Asian stir fry dishes.

It has a rather thick consistency, and is dark and salty to the taste. It has its own unique flavor that adds its signature to any food you use it in.

The brand shown here is called Mae Krua, which means "Woman Chef" in Thai. This sauce is exported from Thailand, you can find it at asian food stores or online here.