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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For a secret sauce, top sautéed Swiss chard with a sprinkle of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, and a small pat of unsalted butter.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Reduce heat to low; stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce and tomato paste.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Pair with wild game, meat ravioli or with cous-cous splashed with soy sauce.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Malty black vinegar, salty soy sauce, and peppery ginger all add plenty of oomph.
—Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024
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Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Reduce heat to low; stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce and tomato paste.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Pair with wild game, meat ravioli or with cous-cous splashed with soy sauce.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Malty black vinegar, salty soy sauce, and peppery ginger all add plenty of oomph.
—Bon Appétit, 28 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for soy sauce
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“Soy sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soy%20sauce. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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