[CH] Three Crabs
Shantihhh@aol.com
Mon, 29 Oct 2001 19:33:04 EST
<< <Three Crabs Brand fish sauce>
That is the brand that Ming Tsai (from East Meets West on TV Food Network)
says is his favorite of fish sauce. I've seen it in the oriental markets in
Edison and Iselin. >>
Risa,
It is an excellent brand and widely distributed, I often use it. However my
favorites are: Tra Chang (meaning "weighing scale") and Golden Boy. The
latter has a cute label, showing a baby boy sitting on a globe, cradling a
bottle on the left arm with right thumb up. Both are excellent, adding a
superb flavor to Thai dishes. Three Crabs Brand, liked by Vietnamese Cooks,
contains fructose and hydrolyzed wheat protein, which suggests that it is not
entirely naturally fermented (rather, fermented by hydrolysis and
flavor-enhanced by additives). This gives it a somewhat metallic, artificial
aftertaste. Taste several brands and choose your own favorite.
Another wonderful special hot Thai ingredient is Roasted Chile/Chili paste
(nahm prik pow) -- Often labeled as "Chile/Chili paste in soya bean oil."
My favourite brand is Pantainorasingh in 8 oz. and 16 oz. jars. Mae Ploy
brand is also good. I love it spread on crackers as well as using for many
recipes including Hot and Sour Shrimp Salad.
Mary-Anne