Many things suck. Spilling fish sauce onto your white pants right after you washed them ranks high on my list of sucky things.

For those of you unfamiliar with fish sauce, it’s a condiment made from fish extract like anchovies. It’s a common ingredient in Vietnamese cooking. It also is tasty if you stir fry it with spinach or bok choy. Its odor is incredibly pungent, however.  Many people find the smell repulsive.

On an unrelated note, isn’t it ironic that “Squid” and “Oyster” are two brands of fish sauce (see photo)? I prefer Squid brand.

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