Soy sauce
Soy sauce: a condiment that concentrates flavour and allows you to add saltiness, acidity, sweetness, spice or umami with a small amount.
What it offers and why to use it
Soy sauce: a flavour-concentrated condiment that allows you to add saltiness, acidity, sweetness, spice or umami with a small amount. Add gradually, mix and taste before adding salt. It can be incorporated into marinades, dressings, sauces or used as a finishing touch.
Concentrated flavour, with intensity and composition depending on the recipe or brand.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying soy sauce, check the ingredient list, including salt, sugars, allergens, and the date and condition of the packaging. Prioritise a composition suitable for its intended use.
Store
Follow the instructions. Many condiments should be refrigerated after opening and should be handled with clean utensils.
Prepare
Add gradually, mix and taste before adding salt. It can be incorporated into marinades, dressings, sauces or as a finishing touch.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with meats, fish, vegetables, rice dishes, pasta, sandwiches and snacks, depending on its flavour profile.
How to substitute it
If you don't have soy sauce, look for another ingredient that provides a similar flavour profile – sour, salty, sweet, spicy, or umami – and adjust gradually.
Recipes with soy sauce
Is any information missing? You can report a nutrition or practical correction.
Suggest a correction →