01
Soy Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Liquid form; similar salty umami character
6.7
dairy-free miso
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8 dairy-free substitutes for miso — top pick Soy Sauce at 67% function match.
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02
Chicken Broth
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Light broth; dissolve 1 tbsp white miso in 1 cup water, add mushroom for body
6.7
03
Beef Broth
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Rich meaty broth; dissolve 1 tbsp red miso in 1 cup water for similar savory depth
6.7
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04
Vegetable Broth Soup
5.04 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Dissolve in water for umami-rich broth
5.0
05
Tahini
3.31 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Similar paste texture; earthy but not fermented
3.3
06
Salt
3.31/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Adds salt plus deep umami flavor
3.3
07
Onion Powder
3.31 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Sweet onion note; use 1/4 tsp with 1 tsp soy sauce to approximate miso umami
3.3
08
Garlic Powder
3.31 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Mild garlic warmth; use 1/4 tsp with 1 tsp soy sauce to mimic miso's savory depth
3.3
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Soy Sauce: Liquid — adjust recipe moisture if replacing paste
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Chicken Broth: Light chicken flavor, not earthy fermented soy
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Beef Broth: Meaty beef broth, not fermented soy depth
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Tahini: Nutty sesame, not fermented soy
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Salt: Just salt; no umami or fermented complexity
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Onion Powder: Sweet onion note; no fermented depth
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Garlic Powder: Just garlic warmth; no fermented umami depth