Dry goods & condiments

Fish Sauce

A salty liquid seasoning made with fish and salt.

3 identity clues

A salty liquid seasoning made with fish and salt.
Use in stir-fries, soups, marinades or dipping sauces as the recipe directs.
Confirm the food name and ingredient list on the original label; do not rely on colour, thickness or container shape.

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Name in Cantonese (Jyutping): jyu4 lou6

Fish sauce is a fish-based condiment; recipes and saltiness vary between products.

Confirm the food name and ingredient list on the original label; do not rely on colour, thickness or container shape.

Use in stir-fries, soups, marinades or dipping sauces as the recipe directs.

Before use, check the food name, ingredient list and allergen statement on the original label; do not rely on this image alone.

Follow the original label storage directions exactly and keep the container properly closed.

Use the Hong Kong name and confirm the food name and ingredient list on the original label; do not rely on this image alone.

唔該要魚露，俾我睇清楚先。

The employer wants Fish Sauce and asks for it to be checked before purchase.

唔該要魚露，俾我睇清楚先。

Meaning: Fish Sauce, please. Let me look at it carefully first.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-24

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