In fact, one impassioned Vietnamese argues, the comparison is inadequate, since fish sauce is a more sophisticated product than wine: only a tiny number of wines survive longer than 50 years, whereas fish sauce continues to grow in flavour and complexity indefinitely.

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Coconut milk lends a distinctive flavour to Sri Lankan curries of fish, meat and vegetables.

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At sleek RUB23, you choose a protein (tip: opt for local fish or lamb), then pick one of 11 rubs or marinades to flavour your food.

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Alligator tastes like a cross between fish and pork, and is usually served as deep-fried nuggets, which overwhelms the delicate flavour.

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