You know that je ne sais quoi punch of umami you get when pho broth hits your tongue? It doesn’t just come from the beef bones; it’s from the fish sauce incorporated into the broth. Fish sauce is a ...

It really brings out the richness of the beef. Fish sauce adds a rich umami depth to beef stew, enhancing the flavor complexity. Adding fish sauce 20–30 minutes before finishing ensures a balanced, ...

It really brings out the richness of the beef. Adding fish sauce to beef stew brings out the richness of the meat and bumps up the umami. Stir in the fish sauce 30 minutes before the stew is done.