Ultimate Guide to THAI SAUCES - Fish sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and more!

One of the most common questions I receive is about all the different salting agents (soy sauce, fish sauce, etc...) I use in my recipes - totally understandable, since there are so many of them! So here's everything you need to know about the 6 salty sauces in the Thai pantry, and hopefully this will clarify any questions or confusions you may have!

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Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the YouTube channel Pailin's Kitchen.

Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.

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[dannyspence]

A friend of mine lived in southeast Asia for a while (several countries, but spent most of her time in Thailand) and she got me on the kick of using fish sauce in literally ANYTHING savory, it was a great addition to my spaghetti sauce recipe.

[atlasvibes]

List

1. White soy/thai soy sauce - mushroom option
2. Seasoning sauce
3. Oyster sauce - keep in fridge
4. Black soy sauce - added color more sweet
5. Fermented soy bean paste
6. Fish sauce.

[TaiThai]

Very good information on the oyster sauce, I didn't know you're suppose to look for "oysters" as the first ingredient and to keep it in the fridge, I always learn something new from watching your vids :)

[dantehernandez]

I happened to click on your videos through another cooking link and I've binge watched for two days now. Thank you so much for this Thai seasonings video. All these sauces are available in Asian grocery stores here. I can't wait to expand my use of Thai seasonings beyond fish sauce, oyster sauce and soy sauce. I'm an instant loyal fan.

[SageGrecoYoutube]

Mae Pranom Thai Chili Paste (Nam Prik Pao) is my go to not just for traditional Thai cooking but for all kinds of savory, umame cooking. It is the basis of my "Hunan Beef" (not traditional) but oh, so good, spicy, salty, sweet, smoky... We love the stuff!

[Bkellyusa]

I just started watching your videos in the last few days. I am very impressed. It is easy to learn from you. I wish you the much continued success. Thanks!

[tesscjalil]

First of all, I've been following your YouTube channel for the last two weeks. You're an excellent cook and presenter and simply delightful to watch. So far, I have made your Mango Coconut Jelly custard twice, which my family loved. Yesterday, I baked your Caramel Custard Cake, which was equally a hit. I've got a sweet tooth but I can't wait to try more of your wonderful recipes.

[teebee]

Just love her! She’s great. Down to earth, smart, good recipes.

[narprasadgurung]

Love your presentation ! Your English expression is clear and sound. I can understand about your expression of the Thai herbs.

[anri]

What a great video! I've been wanting to explore Asian cuisine, but I was completely overwhelmed by the variety of ingredients that are not readily available in my country. This video helped a lot - I'm excited to try some recipes for myself! Thanks, Pai 😁

[CookingwithDesi]

I love Thai food.! I love the combination of interesting flavors and freshness of the vegetables. Thank u for your teaching and sharing your recipes and knowledge! ❤

[ggeminii]

similar to Cambodian recipes sauce. I use the sweet soy sauce (blue top) when making fried rice. I use Viet Huong Fish Sauce. I was told the squid fish sauce should use when cooking soup only cuz the different taste texture.

[pennymeloni]

Thank you, that was the best explanation I have ever heard of the salty type sauces. So helpful 😀

[boonskyler]

I am glad you do this video, I am Thai but left Thailand long time ago. my son like to cook, when he ask me about sauces use in Thai cooking I never have a good answer for him. 

[andreaculbertson]

Finally found Red Boat Fish sauce, in northern California. Haven’t used it yet but am planning on doing a batch of your fried chicken wings - addiction to your chicken wings & have passed your recipe & your YouTube programs.
Thank you so much for the education you are passing on to others. Blessings to you & your family. Do lots of mama hugs & kisses to your (soon to be here) son. Take every day to enjoy your child, they grow very fast.

[terry]

Outstanding video!!! Great explanation. Thank you very much for what you do. I love watching your videos. Keep them coming. I have one request. Could you please make a video dedicated to the different variations of thai dipping sauces and how to make them.  Thanks!!

[andykay]

Thanks so much for your informative tutorial! In our house all the sauces you showed are used- but I only knew the basics.Now, thanks to you, I am an "expert"...😃😃 I will shock our maid...😀🙏🙏. Thanks for your wonderful personality and your presentation -it always makes me happy to see you being so cheerful and yet so educational. I really hope, great things are in store for you in the future. chock dee mahk mahk 🙏👍 Andy in Bangkok

[rembautimes]

I like Healthy Boy and then the Cooking Lady brand. Thai soy sauce labels have nice artwork. Also leant the importance of assessing the kinematic viscosity of fish sauce

[autry]

You are exceptional teacher! I appreciate that you covered most confusing ingredients I wanted to know- especially “ Soy Sauce”. I was especially curious when you say just Soy sauce, i knew you didn’t meat Kikoman Soy sauce.
Thank you for the detailed info.