Eating in China
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Soy sauce

醬油Jiàngyóu

Liquid soy seasoning used for savory flavor; darker types also deepen color.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Liquid soy seasoning used for savory flavor; darker types also deepen color.

In the kitchen

Rice-roll dressing and fried stuffed vegetables.

Light soy is thinner and lighter than dark soy. Sweetened rice-roll sauce is a preparation using soy sauce.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有醬油吗?

Does this dish contain Soy sauce?

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