A guide to soy sauce varieties

There's more to soy sauce than the Kikkoman you buy at the store.

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January 18, 2022

A Guide to Soy Sauce Varieties

Soy sauce isn't something that most people think a lot about. And since most recipes that call for soy sauce don't specify a type or brand, people will usually reach for what they have around, which is either what's most readily available at the store or the style and brand they grew up with in their households. However, there are many different kinds of soy sauces out there, and they vary wildly in flavor, texture, and appearance. We've put together a primer on some of the varieties of soy sauces that you can buy, with suggestions for how to use them, as well as some of our recommendations for brands that we turn to most frequently in our kitchens. Get the guide

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