Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is a condiment widely used in Asian cuisine. It is made from fermented soybeans, salt and water, and has a salty, umami flavour. There are different types of soy sauce, depending on the country or region they come from. Japanese soy sauce, also called shoyu, often has a sweeter flavour than Chinese soy sauce, which can be more salty and spicy. Korean soy sauce, also called gukganjang, usually has a richer, fuller flavour than other types. Use soy sauce as a marinade for meat, as a sauce for noodle dishes or as a flavouring for soups and stews.