Soy Sauce in the Spotlight
If you're looking for that hit of umami to give whatever you're cooking an extra savory lift, turn to soy sauce. From slow-cooking soups and stews to quick pickles, a touch of soy sauce is the secret.
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Cream of Miso Mushroom Stew
Get CookingA miso "cream" sauce made from cashews, along with a shot of soy, makes for a special vegan stew.
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Haricots Verts Gomae
Get CookingGreen beans get a bold and nutty flavor from green beans, with an assist from soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil.
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Liangban Qiezi
This chilled eggplant salad is a Taiwanese summer classic, marinated with aromatic Chinese black vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.Get Cooking -
Tamago-Toji Udon
Get CookingIt's one-pot comfort: An easy-to-make noodle dish in a dashi broth boosted with soy sauce.
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Fennel Tsukemono
Get CookingThis Japanese quick-pickling method transforms raw fennel; the dressing with light soy sauce is the perfect partner.
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Kenchin Jiru
Get CookingA vegetable miso soup with origins in Buddhist temple cuisine features robust flavor in part from usukuchi shoyu, light-colored soy sauce.
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Shoyu Tamago
Get CookingThese delicious (and handy!) soft-boiled eggs are steeped in a soy sauce marinade.