soy sauce substitutes

16 substitutes · avg score 6.6 · Salty, umami-rich fermented sauce made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and koji mold. Staple seasoning in East Asian cooking.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Worcestershire Sauce

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Similar umami depth; slightly different flavor

02

Miso

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dissolve in water for salty umami liquid

03

Balsamic Vinegar

10.0
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Adds dark color and umami, not a full flavor match

04

Steak Sauce

10.0
1 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp

Mix with balsamic vinegar

05

Coconut Aminos

10.0
1 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp

Saltier, use half and add pinch of sugar

06

Tamari

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nearly identical, contains gluten

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