Substitute for Soy Sauce

Salty fermented soybean sauce; umami base for Asian cooking.

• Condiments & Sauces
• 4 options
• Also called shoyu

1. 1

   Tamari1:1

   Best

   Gluten-free; slightly richer, less sharp.

   gluten-free cooking, marinades
2. 2

   Coconut aminos1:1 (add pinch of salt)

   Lower sodium and slightly sweet; less umami punch.

   gluten-free, paleo
3. 3

   Worcestershire sauce, diluted1 tbsp + 1 tsp water

   Similar umami but with vinegar tang.

   marinades, stir-fries
4. 4

   Liquid aminos (Bragg's)1:1

   Similar salt/umami; slightly different flavor.

   anywhere

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