Kellyf882 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Many of the recipes call form coconut aminos. I have coconut oil, coconut milk, and shredded coconut. I'm confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It's essentially coconut sap: a liquid product, frequently used in place of soy sauce in Paleo cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyf882 Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Where can I buy it? Can I use the other coconut products instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I wouldn't use the other coconut products instead: different flavors and consistencies. Try Whole Foods or search online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionwoman Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am planning on buying a bottle tomorrow to bring to my local sushi place for lunch when I order sashimi. Does it really taste like soy sauce? I'm skeptical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheba-kitty Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It is a soy sauce substitute and can usually be found in the same area of the grocery store. But usually has to be a big store. My local safeway doesn't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 " I am planning on buying a bottle tomorrow to bring to my local sushi place for lunch when I order sashimi. Does it really taste like soy sauce? I'm skeptical! " It is similar to soy, but not exactly. At this point, I prefer it over soy. Soy tastes too strong and salty for me now. Empty spice jars are a good way to transport it if you dont want to take the whole jar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habitualpurpose Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 It is an awesome compliant substitute for soy sauce. I use it to make an awesome adobo chicken and also to take with me for "sushi" (my version is sushi without the rice) or sashimi. I buy it at Whole Foods or Andronicos (SF Bay Area). You can also find it for sale online. The brand I use is Coconut Secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am able to find it in my local store (Raley's) in the Natural Foods section. I like it pretty well. I do up the salt a tad when I use it if I am looking for the saltiness of soy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 One useful tip i learned - if you want something to replace soy sauce in a recipe & don't have/want to fork out for coconut aminos, use Thai fish sauce (nam pla) instead - just make sure it's a sugar-free brand. You don't need much though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srice11 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I have to buy mine from a vitamin shop. I buy 3+ bottles at a time. I use it a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peskigirl Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm on day 28 of my first Whole30, and I looked EVERYWHERE for coconut aminos, could never find them. Couldn't find fish sauce with no added sugar either. Of course, I live in Peru, so things are a little different around here. Tons and tons of different kinds of fish sauce at the supermarket (noodles aisle), and not ONE was free of added sugar. All kinds of soy sauce, miso, etc., and... nothing W30 compliant. So yeah I've just been omitting it, have no other choice (Coconut Secret won't do international deliveries for that one). If anyone finds out where I can get coconut aminos thru international delivery, please let me know! Thx (PS: Next time I'm in the states, I sure know what I'll be filling my bag with! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 If you're feeling adventurous you can make your own fish sauce - 1 1/2lbs small fish, incl. heads, cut up 3 tbsp sea salt 2 cups filtered water 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1 tsp peppercorns several pieces lemon rind 1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional) 2 tbsp whey Toss the fish pieces in salt & place in a wide mouth, quart sized mason jar. Press down with a wooden pounder or meat hammer. Mix remaining ingredients & pour over the fish. Add additional water to cover the fish thoroughly. Leave an inch of space below the top of the jar. Cover tightly & leave at room temp for ~3 days. Transfer to a refrigerator for several weeks. Drain liquid through a strainer & store fish sauce in the refrigerator. From "Nourishing Traditions" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peskigirl Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I am TOTALLY doing this. I suspect my second whole 30 will be even yummier than my first one! Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Isn't the fish sauce recipe out because of the whey? It is a by-product of cheese making so it's dairy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peskigirl Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I was still planning to replace whey with lime juice or vinegar & coconut milk (just because I don't have any whey lying around in my kitchen ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 " I was still planning to replace whey with lime juice or vinegar & coconut milk (just because I don't have any whey lying around in my kitchen ). " Lol..that's true. I don't think I know one person who has whey sitting around in their kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Griffiths Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I was still planning to replace whey with lime juice or vinegar & coconut milk (just because I don't have any whey lying around in my kitchen ). Hmm, the whey is used as a starter to encourage the right sort of bacteria along, i'm not sure lemon juice or coconut milk would work. If you've made any of your own fermented pickles or sauerkraut you could use some of the juice from that (And if you haven't, what are you waiting for?? ). Another method is to just salt the fish & weigh them down in a big crock & leave them for six months, but that ain't happenin' in this house!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peskigirl Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Yeah I kind of think that the smell around the house could get thriller -my roommate would have something to hold against me (and that has NEVER happened!). My drama-head is now filled with images of cops ringing our bell asking if someone died inside. LOL, I think I might have to learn to live without it (and get a whole lot when I go visit the states!). Thanks anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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