Umami Thai Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum Pla Ra)
What is Plain ras and Where to Find it? Plain ras (or Padaek in Lao) is a fermented fish sauce. But unlike regular fish sauce (nam pla) which is also fermented, it is made from freshwater fish rather than anchovies. Plain ras can be made from a variety of fish, but Gourami is a common […]