soy sauce
noun
variants
or less commonly soy
or chiefly British soya sauce
: a brown, salty liquid that is made by subjecting soybeans and roasted grain (such as wheat) to long fermentation in brine and is used especially in Asian cooking and as a condiment
At its most basic, soy sauce is a fermented liquid made from soybeans and wheat. Soybeans contribute a strong, pungent taste, while wheat lends sweetness.—
Lisa McManuse
Lisa McManuseMy most recent kick has been Chinese. For more than a year now I've been stir-frying everything in ginger and garlic and adding soy sauce.—Andrew A. Rooney
see shoyu
Andrew A. RooneyExamples of soy sauce in a Sentence
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The final step is to remove the fish from the microwave, top it with scallions and soy sauce, and pour a splash of smoking hot oil over the top.
—Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Get the recipe > Rosemary Jerk Lamb Chops Allspice, rosemary, and soy sauce play surprisingly well together in these lollipop-like lamb chops with gorgeous grill marks.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
An aromatic sauce made with orange juice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce is the star of the show.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, the hearty little sticks of tempeh doused in that sweet soy sauce provide a firm, nutty chew.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Finding rodent poop on containers of vinegar and soy sauce at a North Miami-Dade restaurant supplier apparently didn’t cause those liquids to be thrown out, according to two state inspections.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Fresh ginger and garlic, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce give this simple, adaptable stir-fry loads of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
The chow fun noodles are just al dente and slick with soy sauce and oil.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Here, cola’s makeup is accentuated by coriander seeds and ginger and grows savory with tomato paste, garlic and soy sauce.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Get the recipe > Rosemary Jerk Lamb Chops Allspice, rosemary, and soy sauce play surprisingly well together in these lollipop-like lamb chops with gorgeous grill marks.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
An aromatic sauce made with orange juice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce is the star of the show.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Meanwhile, the hearty little sticks of tempeh doused in that sweet soy sauce provide a firm, nutty chew.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Finding rodent poop on containers of vinegar and soy sauce at a North Miami-Dade restaurant supplier apparently didn’t cause those liquids to be thrown out, according to two state inspections.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Fresh ginger and garlic, toasted sesame oil, and soy sauce give this simple, adaptable stir-fry loads of flavor.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
The chow fun noodles are just al dente and slick with soy sauce and oil.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
Here, cola’s makeup is accentuated by coriander seeds and ginger and grows savory with tomato paste, garlic and soy sauce.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Soy sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy%20sauce. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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