I realized that the kitchen was running out of lemon and lime after frying some tofu, so I ended up mixing the shrimp paste sauce with balsamic vinegar as the substitution.

Pros:

• Sour and slightly sweet
• Lasting longer than the fruits

Cons:

• Lacking the freshness of citrus
• Distracting flavor

I’d rate it 5/11, works but not worth trying.