Bui Van Phong faced a choice when the Vietnam War ended 50 years ago: Stay in his small village, helping his parents carry on the family’s centuries-old tradition of making fish sauce ...

Have you ever wondered how fish sauce is made? This beloved ingredient, known for its rich umami flavor, has been a staple in ...

Fish sauce from the village has been recognized by Vietnam as an indelible part of the country's heritage and the younger Bui is acutely aware of what that means. “It isn’t just the quality of ...

“Fish sauce is one of the foundations for flavor,” he said. It’s also the basis for Vietnam’s diverse and vibrant cuisine. Just a drop of the amber liquid can transform a dish by boosting ...

How One Chef in Vietnam Uses Fish Sauce as the Foundation for Flavor HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The taste of banh te — a steamed rice cake with an enticing filling of mushrooms and minced pork ...