Ground Preserved Fish Sauce 300ml
The Funky, Flavorful Soul of Northeastern Thai Cuisine
If you have ever wondered why your homemade Papaya Salad doesn't taste quite like the one from the street stalls in Bangkok or Isan, you are likely missing one ingredient: Nam Pla Ra.
Pantai Ground Preserved Fish Sauce is a thick, opaque, and intensely savory sauce made from fermented fish and rice bran. Unlike clear fish sauce (which is salty), Pla Ra adds a deep, earthy, and pungent "funk" that is the heartbeat of Isan cuisine.
Why You Need This Bottle:
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The Real Som Tum Taste: This is the mandatory ingredient for Som Tum Pla Ra (Papaya Salad with Fermented Fish). Without it, you are just making a salad; with it, you are making a masterpiece.
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Hygienic & Ready: Traditional Pla Ra can be risky to make at home. Pantai offers a pasteurized, bottled version that is safe, clean, and ready to pour while retaining that authentic aroma.
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Smooth Texture: This is the "Ground" version, meaning the fermented fish has been smoothed out into a pourable liquid sauce (no large bones).
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Flavor Booster: Adds incredible depth to spicy soups (Kaeng Om), bamboo shoot salads, and dipping sauces (Nam Prik).
Flavor Profile: Extremely savory, salty, and pungent with a strong fermented aroma. Note: This product has a very strong smell compared to regular fish sauce—this is normal and desired!
Usage: Shake well before use. Add 1-2 tablespoons to your mortar and pestle when pounding Papaya Salad, or stir into soups for deep umami.
We generally dispatch orders on the same working day of receipt, if order placed before 12pm. If for any reason, there will be a delay of more than 3 days in the sending of your order, we will contact you by email to advise you of the reason for the delay and the expected day of dispatch.
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