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Onion Powder
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Sweet allium powder; adds savory depth, use 1/4 tsp per tsp fish sauce with pinch of salt
10.0
vegan fish sauce
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6 vegan substitutes for fish sauce — top pick Onion Powder at 100% function match.
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Garlic Powder
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Dry allium powder; convenient pantry swap, use 1/4 tsp per tsp fish sauce with added salt
10.0
03
Yeast Extract Spread
10.01/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 1/2 tbsp marmite-style spread in 1 tbsp water; concentrated savory umami for vegan cooking
10.0
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Soy Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Very salty and pungent; use half the amount
5.0
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Salt
3.31/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Very salty and savory, best in Asian dishes
3.3
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Miso
3.31 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Concentrated umami; use sparingly, very pungent
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Onion Powder: Onion powder lacks fish sauce's funky umami
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Garlic Powder: Garlic powder lacks fish sauce's umami depth
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Garlic Powder: Add salt to compensate for missing salinity
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Yeast Extract Spread: Use 1/2 tbsp yeast extract in 1 tbsp water
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Soy Sauce: Soy sauce is saltier — use half the amount
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Salt: Salt has no umami — only adds salinity
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Miso: Miso is very concentrated — use sparingly