2 proven alternatives for baking, cooking, and more
RATIO:
1 cup soy beans + 2 cups water + salt = 2 cups sauce
BEST FOR:
BAKING CONTEXT:
Can be used in umami-rich dishes.
💡 PRO TIPS:
Ferment soybeans with salt and koji. Takes weeks. Complex traditional process.
RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
Homemade soy sauce, Fermented soy sauce
RATIO:
1:1 replacement
BEST FOR:
BAKING CONTEXT:
Can be used in soy sauce recipes.
💡 PRO TIPS:
Most soy sauces are naturally vegan. Tamari is wheat-free. Coconut aminos for soy-free option.
RECOMMENDED BRANDS:
Kikkoman, Tamari, Coconut Aminos, Store-bought options