Soy Sauce
Soy Sauce is a cooking liquid or sauce that can change flavor, body, or acidity quickly. Add it gradually, then simmer, reduce, or finish gently to match the dish.
Identity
Cooking liquid
Add gradually and taste as you go.
Liquids can change seasoning, acidity, aroma, and body quickly. Add them in stages when balance matters, then simmer, reduce, or finish gently to match the dish.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Soy Sauce reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Tamari -> Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Kale and Coconut Fried Rice
Acceptable
Tamari -> Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce (plus more for serving)
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Sesame Soba Noodles