The spice is quite unusual for Chiu Chow cuisine, but fish sauce – which most people associate with Thai and Vietnamese food – is not; it’s used in place of, or in addition to, soy sauce.

Don't be surprised at the use of fish sauce in this recipe - it's a common ingredient in Chiu Chow cuisine. This sauce is also delicious poured over raw shrimp: cut each shrimp down its back and ...