With a rating of 4.4/5 stars, fish sauce secured the 22nd position on the list, as voted by experts and readers of Taste Atlas.  

Taste Atlas describes fish sauce as varying by region in Vietnam but typically blended with sugar, lime juice or vinegar, garlic, and chili. It is often served with fresh vegetables and fried dishes like spring rolls or savory pancakes (banh xeo).  

Fermented anchovy sauce (mam nem) was ranked 89th, with a rating of 4/5 stars. This sauce is made from whole fermented fish seasoned with salt, roasted rice powder, pineapple, and sugar. It comes in two main forms:  

- Whole fish (e.g., anchovies, red mullet).  

- Pureed fish (e.g., mackerel, scad, ponyfish).  

Popular in central and southern Vietnam, mam nem is versatile, with preparation methods and choice of fish varying according to regional preferences, dishes, and eating styles.  

Founded in 2015 and based in Zagreb, Croatia, Taste Atlas serves as a comprehensive map of traditional foods worldwide.  

According to Matija Babic, the founder of Taste Atlas, the rankings of foods and drinks are based on opinions and evaluations from culinary experts and critics to ensure the reliability of the awards.  

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