How much anchovy paste?

[auntdot]

Gosh, when I have an ingredient like that I take a small bit and taste it.

That taste may not tell you how much to add, but it well tell you how strong the tastes are.

And as always taste as you are cooking.

[carrot]

I use the paste too. That way you can control the taste really well.

[Walt Bulander]

I never seem to have either filets or paste on hand.
I substitute a little Vietnamize fish sauce (Nuc Mam) which I always keep on hand. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp to start. At that amount, it is very subtle, but adds some of the anchovy flavor. It comes in liter bottles for about 3 bucks, and, in spite of using it regularly, I usually throw out half of it and replace it, when it hits expiration in about 3 years.

My favorite is 3 crabs brand. Squid brand is also good.

Just don't smell it in the bottle. Kinda pungeant

[SixSix210]

You can always add a bit more, but getting anchovy paste out of a dressing is not going to be fun. Start small and add to taste.