Soy sauce (醤油): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Soy sauce (醤油) is a Japanese food classified as fermented food, sauce, soy food. Ingredients listed for it include soy bean.
| Name in Japanese | 醤油 |
|---|---|
| Type | fermented food, sauce, soy food |
| Main ingredients | soy bean |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Ordering and asking about it in Japan
- Showing the Japanese name (醤油) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
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- yuzukoshō (柚子胡椒)
- kimizu (黄身酢)
- miso (味噌)
- ponzu (ポン酢)
- abura-age (油揚げ)
- tare sauce (タレ)
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