Dark Soy Sauce

N/A (fermented soybean product) Sauce/Condiment

Dark Soy Sauce Sauce/Condiment

At a Glance

  • Category Sauce/Condiment

The Forktionary Angle

"The Rich Hue Master"

Definition

A darker, thicker, and slightly sweeter soy sauce used primarily for its rich color and subtle umami rather than intense saltiness.

Primary Use Coloring & Glazing
Storage Duration 2-3 years (refrigerated after opening)
Viscosity Thicker than light soy sauce

Flavor Profile

The primary flavor notes for Dark Soy Sauce are:

Less salty than light soy slightly sweet malty deep umami

Chef’s Secret

Add dark soy sauce early in cooking, especially to braises or stews, to allow its color to develop and impart a beautiful, appetizing sheen to your dishes.

Best Substitutes

Regular Soy Sauce + Molasses

+ 0.5 tsp molasses
Ratio 1:1

Mushroom Soy Sauce

Ratio 1:1

Balsamic Glaze

for color and sweetness, but flavor profile differs
Ratio 1:1

Buying Guide

Choose brands with "naturally brewed" labels for better flavor. Look for rich, dark color and syrupy consistency.

Recipes Using Dark Soy Sauce

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Asian Inexpensive Main Ingredient Taste Mood

15 Minute Tiger Prawns With Chinese Greens

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Time To Make 4 Hours Or Less Desserts Time To Make

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Vegetables Time To Make Pasta Rice And Grains Cuisine

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Preparation Appetizers Time To Make 3 Steps Or Less

Asian Chicken Nuggets

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Time To Make Sauces 4 Hours Or Less Main Dish

Barbecue Roast Pork With Fruity Sweet And Sour Sauce

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Inexpensive Meat Presentation Cuisine

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This incredibly flavorful Baked Sesame Marmalade Chicken recipe is a simple yet elegant weeknight meal. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a vibrant blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sweet orange marmalade, then baked to perfection. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and served with fluffy white rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite! (Prep time excludes 15-minute marinating time)

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Asian Black Pepper Crab

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Taste Mood Weeknight Time To Make Dietary

Bbq Cantonese Pork Tenderloin

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Shrimp Free Of Something Preparation Lactose

Baked Shrimps With Glass Noodles Tanghoon

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Asparagus In Soy Cream Sauce Zwt Ii Asia

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Course Occasion Meat Cuisine

Baked Chicken With Mushrooms And Lots Of Almonds

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Meat Time To Make Chicken Main Ingredient

Chinese Chicken Salad With Peanut Sesame Dressing

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Low In Something 60 Minutes Or Less Chicken Breasts Low In Something

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Rice Easy Egg Free Main Dish

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