Pad Thai: Fish sauce, nearly always a component in pad thai sauce, gives the dish a signature acidic and savory flavor.  Thai curry: Combine Thai curry paste, coconut milk, chicken stock, veggies, and chicken in a bowl to create curry, then season with fish sauce after. Stir-fry: Instead of soy sauce or salt, use a dash of fish sauce in your next stir-fry to boost the umami taste of the meat and vegetables.  Grilled meat: Marinate beef or chicken in fish sauce before grilling or roasting. Alternatively, drizzle fish sauce over veggies like Brussels sprouts or broccoli and broil until crispy. Salad dressing: A classic Southease Asian salad dressing that combines fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili is a powerful combo. Dipping sauce: The classic Vietnamese nuoc cham or Thai prik nam pla is one of the simplest things you can do with it. For nuoc cham, combine fish sauce, chilis, vinegar, lime, chili garlic sauce and carrot. Thai prik nam pla is made by mixing garlic, chilies, fish sauce, lime, and sugar. Stews and soups: Fish sauce is a great way to give meaty depth to soups and stews. Fish sauce enhances the richness of French Onion Soup, gives character to a Filipino-style chicken and rice soup, and seasons the broth for Traditional Beef Pho. Cocktails: Consider adding a few drops of fish sauce to your next refreshment if you favor strong, spicy, savory drinks. You can mix it in beer or replace the more typical Worcestershire sauce in your Thai-inspired Bloody Mary.