Shoyu: 5 Common Types of Japanese Soy Sauce
When I think of seasonings of Japanese origin widely used in many countries, what comes to my mind right away is “Shoyu (醤油)”, known as soy sauce in English. Many people probably have used...
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Ninniku Shoyu: Garlic-Infused Soy Sauce
“Shoyu (醤油)”, known as soy sauce in English, is a quintessential Japanese seasoning, together with miso fermented soybean paste. It is widely used in many countries and can easily be obtained outside Japan using online...
Nama Shoyu vs. Regular Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference?
A new type of soy sauce called Nama Shoyu (生しょうゆ) became a big hit several years ago, and now, it has become a standard household seasoning in Japan. Nama Shoyu (生しょうゆ) As you may...
Kanro Ame: Kanro’s Classic Sweet Soy Sauce Flavor Candy
With a long history, some Japanese hard candies have a taste reminiscent of Japan’s good old days, and as I wrote before, Sakuma Drops is a sweet treat of just that kind. Additionally, in Japan,...
Shoyu Koji vs. Shio Koji in Umami, Recipe, Usage
A new type of seasoning called Shio Koji (塩麹) became a hot topic in Japan several years ago. It is a versatile, lumpy white paste made from three ingredients, Koji or malted rice, salt,...
