I guess it’s gotta be sweet w vanilla in it

for oven baking fish

quantities given are enough for herd of buffalo.
Even 1/3 to 1/4 is too much.

a little sugar is ok – be fairly generous w the oil (no animal fat). Mushrooms, zuccs etc can be varied. Half a green capsicum and a half a glass of white wine would probably give it a lift.

vietnamese sauce for bun bo xao etc
This sauce is likely to be used to add final flavor to foods wrapped in lettuce or herbs, which are not salted and therefore need a little lift to heighten the overall eating experience. My mother looks for color to gauge her dipping sauce. When it’s a light honey or amber, she knows she’s close.

I’ve got rid of the corn starch in the marinade – doesn’t add anything to the flavour and just makes it hard to cook the meat [sticks to the wok]

works ok with chook too
note that the quantities are all approximate

Pretty damned good. Perch is fine, snapper also