A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Called 醬油膏; it is thicker than ordinary pouring soy sauce, not a paste of whole soybeans.
In the kitchen
Used for dipping or brushing onto food, including some versions of 大腸包小腸.
Sweeteners, thickeners and seasonings vary. Common products contain soy and wheat, and some include alcohol. Check the actual label rather than assuming one formula.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有台式酱油膏吗？
Does this dish contain Taiwanese thick soy sauce?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
