Jschildt Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I do a lot of Asian cooking, and this is one ingredient that's giving me a roadblock. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Coconut aminos is the thing that most people use. I can get them at my Whole Foods, or you can order online. They're not cheap, so I don't use them often, but the taste is pretty dang similar (to me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaGirl Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 taste somewhat sweeter to me but in dishes you never know the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted February 21, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 21, 2015 I find the combo of coconut aminos with a splash of Red Boat fish sauce (a rare compliant one) makes for a better soy sauce substitute in general cooking than coconut aminos alone, which are, I agree, sweeter and not as potent as soy sauce. Though if you're looking to use something as a dipping sauce, for rice-free sushi or something like that, there really is no simple substitute. I just use lemon juice or make a proper dipping sauce with coconut aminos as a base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Coconut aminos works for me as an ingredient -- it certainly kicks up the umami. As a dipping sauce? Meh. It's almost SWYPO for me, in that it just makes me want real soy sauce. (Soy sauce where I come from is deep, full-bodied, salty, and rich.) Not that I won't use it as such, sometimes, but I'd pay big bucks for someone to make a substitute that has more oomph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewer5 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I have found the coconut aminos on Vitacost's website for a very reasonable price (compared to my local store). I have no problem with spending that amount, since we use so little of it. It lasts awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJo Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 What is the difference in the coconut aminos and red boat fish sauce? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 What is the difference in the coconut aminos and red boat fish sauce? Coconut aminos is made from coconut tree sap, fish sauce from pressed fish (anchovies in the case of Red Boat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted February 23, 2015 Administrators Share Posted February 23, 2015 What is the difference in the coconut aminos and red boat fish sauce? Coconut aminos is more of a soy sauce sub and fish sauce is....well.....fish sauce. It would not be a sub for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyJo Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 So what is the fish sauce used for mostly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 So what is the fish sauce used for mostly? Thai inspired recipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennR Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thai inspired recipes. Southeast Asian-inspired recipes. Fish sauce is ubiquitous in all of Southeast Asia, not just Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanie24 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I got some coconut aminos sauce from Vita Cost. It's a nice flavor to add to other wise bland food. What are some other things to use it for and do you count it just a spice? It says a serving size is 1 tsp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted March 18, 2015 Administrators Share Posted March 18, 2015 I got some coconut aminos sauce from Vita Cost. It's a nice flavor to add to other wise bland food. What are some other things to use it for and do you count it just a spice? It says a serving size is 1 tsp. Coconut aminos would be a seasoning. It is used in dips/sauces/stirfries etc...anywhere that soy sauce would be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted March 19, 2015 Moderators Share Posted March 19, 2015 Once you get your hands on some coconut aminos, try making the Best Stir Fry Sauce Ever recipe from Melissa Joulwan in Well Fed. She also has a great Hoisin Sauce recipe in Well Fed 2. I highly recommend BOTH of her wonderful, time-saving, super encouraging, delicious recipe-containing cookbooks. The first one was THE thing that got me through my first Whole30. #shamelessfangirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Once you get your hands on some coconut aminos, try making the Best Stir Fry Sauce Ever recipe from Melissa Joulwan in Well Fed. She also has a great Hoisin Sauce recipe in Well Fed 2. I highly recommend BOTH of her wonderful, time-saving, super encouraging, delicious recipe-containing cookbooks. The first one was THE thing that got me through my first Whole30. #shamelessfangirl I'll second the Best Stir Fry Sauce Ever. I probably use way too much of it when I make it but it is so good. Great for clearing out the sinuses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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