How to prepare makwen-infused fish sauce (มะแขว่นดองน้ำปลา)

Prepare the pickling jar. Make sure the jar is clean and very dry.

Fill the jar to the top with the aromatics.

Pour good quality fish sauce over the aromatics slowly. Using a chopstick or knife, move the herbs around to make sure all the air pockets are filled with fish sauce. Add enough fish sauce to completely cover all the aromatics, filling right up to the brim of the jar.

Seal and let it stand for at least two months.