Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
10°C - 30°C
Time
2 weeks
3 days - 6 weeks
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Ngapi yay (Burmese): Base for fermented fish paste used in curries
- 2.
Htamin jin (Rakhine (Myanmar)): Essential in fermented fish rice salads
- 3.
Balachaung (Shan State): Provides umami depth in fried shrimp-chili condiment
The Science
Primary Reaction
Lactic acid fermentation