Onbetterliving iconOnbetterlivingSep 10, 2026

What Can I Use Instead of Fish Sauce? Best Substitutes

Soy sauce is the closest all-purpose substitute for the salty, savory backbone fish sauce provides, though it lacks fish sauce's distinct funk.

What Can I Use Instead of Fish Sauce? Best Substitutes

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Soy sauce is the closest all-purpose substitute for the salty, savory backbone fish sauce provides, though it lacks fish sauce's distinct funk.

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