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) |
We are working to carry Japanese craft and everyday culture beyond Japan, by building Japan Towns with local partners. Read the plan, or tell us if it resonates.
Read the Japan Town plan →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.
Similar Japanese foods
- sanbaizu (三杯酢)
- shiokara (塩辛)
- yuzukoshō (柚子胡椒)
- kimizu (黄身酢)
- miso (味噌)
- ponzu (ポン酢)
- tare sauce (タレ)
- nattō (納豆)
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.