You'll hardly get through a recipe without reaching for fish sauce. These recipes offer an opportunity to get to know your supermarket's imported-ingredient section or learn about the growing number of ethnic markets in the Louisville area. The following ingredients are available in area Asian markets. Available in well-stocked produce sections and virtually all Asian markets. Made from fermented salted anchovies, it is one of the essential flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine.
Fish sauce keeps for months at room temperature.
If you're stumped by what to do with the canned tomato paste that's left after you make this sauce, be aware that it freezes beautifully. Scoop it onto a piece of plastic wrap, wrap well and put it in the freezer. Bring 3 or 4 quarts of water to a boil. Put rice noodles in a large bowl. When the water boils, add it to the bowl and press on the noodles with a fork or spoon to submerge them.