Fish sauce for example, "evil-smelling fish sauce" and is said to be similar to modern "Colatura di Alici", a fish sauce used in Neapolitan cuisine. In English "garum" was formerly translated as "fishpickle". The original Worcestershire sauce is a related product because it is fermented and contains anchovies. Fish sauces historically have been prepared from different species of fish and shellfish, and from using the whole fish, or by using just fish blood or viscera. Most modern fish sauces contain only fish and salt, usually made from anchovy, shrimp, mackerel, or other strong-flavored, high oil fish. Some variants add herbs and spices.
Fish sauce In January 2016, the Institute of Food Technologists published a study asserting that the "Vietnamese fish sauce added to chicken broth, tomato sauce and coconut curry reduced the amount of sodium chloride by 10-25 percent while still maintaining the perceived deliciousness, saltiness and overall flavor intensity." In China, fish sauce is called "yúlù" (, literally "fish dew") and is native to the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. In Japan, fish sauce variations are used as a seasoning of local specialties. "Ishiru" in the Noto Peninsula is made from sardine and squid. "Shottsuru" of Akita Prefecture is mainly made from sailfin