Nước mắm nhi - the fragrant, first-press fish sauce from Vietnam was lacking in the American market. With the combined effort of expert fishermen from the tropical island of Phú Quốc and a centuries-old fermentation tradition - Red Boat Fish Sauce was brought to life.

The History of Red Boat Fish Sauce

Founder Cuong Pham missed the tastes and smells of his childhood in Saigon after his move to the United States.

In 2008, even after scouring San Francisco’s lively Asian markets, Pham still felt unsatisfied - so he decided to find his own solution. His goal was to recreate the vivid taste of authentic fish sauce from his youth so he traveled back to Phú Quốc to investigate the flavors of the region. After learning from the locals and experimenting with his recipe until it was just right, Red Boat Fish Sauce was born.

Red Boat Fish Sauce Company Mission

Red Boat Fish sauce has a mission to stay true to its roots, and support the movement that calls for transparency, traceability and sustainability from brands.

Red Boat claims the purest fish sauce on earth, and attributes that fact to its commitment to quality ingredients, as well as its time-honored fermentation tradition. The entire production process is free of additives, preservatives, and flavor enhancers.

Red Boat Fish Sauce Benefits

Red Boat Fish Sauce backs that is the purest fish sauce on earth due to its in-house process.

First, the company uses only black anchovies caught in the crystal clear waters of Vietnam’s Phú Quốc archipelago. Second, Red Boat immediately salts the fish to preserve freshness.

Next, for fermentation, anchovies are brought back to the barrelhouse and stored for 12 months in large wooden barrels. This provides a clean, natural umami flavor. Lastly, after fermentation is complete, the first extraction from the barrel is bottled.

You can tell the fish sauce is from the first-press due to the dark amber color, which guarantees that it has not been diluted.

Red Boat's Top Product

Fish sauce - Nước mắm nhi - is the secret ingredient in lots of Southeast Asia cooking. It adds another dimension to dishes, with its unique and umami-packed flavor.

Red Boat Fish Sauce

This is your ticket to an instantly more flavorful and satisfying meal. A dash of fish sauce can add an entirely new scope of richness to your dish and doesn’t add any of the stuff you’re worried about: No cholesterol, trans fats, carbs or sugar.

While traditionally used in Asian cuisine, we don’t suggest holding back - use it to take the notch up on all your favorite savory dishes.

Recipe Ideas and Cooking Trends

Fish sauce shouldn’t be restricted to Asian cuisine, so feel free to think outside the box when dressing up your meals. On your stir-fry? Absolutely. Chicken? Yes. Vegetable medley? Go for it. For more inspired ideas and trends, read on.

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Sometimes after a long day, the last thing you want to do is cook. Resist the urge to order take-out and consider some of these easy dinner ideas. You’ll find a little bit of something for everyone.

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