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What Is Soy sauce, dark and How Can I Use It?

Soy sauce, dark is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 161 recipes to get you started.

soy sauce, dark

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (18g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 10Calories from Fat 0
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1005mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars 0.3
Protein 1.9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Soy sauce, dark is usually found in the asian section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Soy sauce, dark is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does soy sauce, dark weigh?

Amount Weight
1 tbsp 18 grams
1 teaspoon 6 grams

Legumes and Legume Products

In Chinese:酱油,黑
British (UK) term:
en français:la sauce de soja foncée
en español:salsa de soja oscura

Recipes using soy sauce, dark

There are 161 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Asian Salad Nicoise

Asian Salad Nicoise

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This Nicoise Salad is a beautiful play off its French counterpart. It keeps the traditional string beans, potatoes, boiled eggs and tuna, but it adds an Asian inspired dressing that elevates this salad to the next level. By changing the usual white potatoes to sweet potatoes, it becomes a healthier version of the recipe. Sweet potatoes provide more vitamins and minerals than regular potatoes and they have fewer calories. Add in the Omega-3 benefits in the tuna, the protein of the eggs, and fibre-packed beans, and you have got a power packed lunch that tastes like a million dollars. This recipe will certainly be singing to your taste buds tuna.

Beef With Broccoli Stir Fry (New Year)

Beef With Broccoli Stir Fry (New Year)

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The secret to this recipe is cooking the beef in 1 cup of oil to seal in the juices, and cooking the broccoli in water to make it crisp and tender. For a more authentic touch, try using Chinese broccoli, which has an appearance and taste similar to asparagus.

BBQ Lamb Ribs

BBQ Lamb Ribs

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BBQ lamb ribs grilled until the skin crisps, then brushed with a honey, soy and red wine glaze over a cooling fire so it caramelizes instead of burning. Juicy, tangy ribs straight off the grill.

Asian Edamame & Carrot Salad

Asian Edamame & Carrot Salad

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This quick and easy salad is packed with great flavour, and it's so refreshing.

Asian Coleslaw

Asian Coleslaw

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Looking for a coleslaw recipe that's different and refreshing. Why not try this Asian twist on the classic dish. With its crispy Napa cabbage, Chinese icicle radish, and a touch of sesame seeds, it's a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds sing.

Brown Sugar & Soy Glazed Salmon with Broccoli Rice

Brown Sugar & Soy Glazed Salmon with Broccoli Rice

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This easy to make dish will for sure wow your dinner table. The brown sugar and soy sauce glaze is salty and sweet, which makes a delicious crust for the salmon after broiling. Broccoli rice is a perfect side dish to go with the salmon.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

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This dish, which originated on the island of Hainan, off the coast of Southern China, emphasizes the natural sweet flavour of an absolutely fresh chicken and served with rice that is cooked in chicken fat with garlic and then simmered in chicken stock.

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad

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This tasty chicken cabbage salad is very easy to make, and packed with flavour. Enjoy!

Spicy Sichuan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

Spicy Sichuan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

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A classic Chinese noodle dish, it's served in almost every Chinese restaurant in China, and every family knows how to make this easy yet delicious dish.

Spicy Sichuan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

Spicy Sichuan Noodles (Dan Dan Mian)

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A classic Chinese noodle dish, it's served in almost every Chinese restaurant in China, and every family knows how to make this easy yet delicious dish.

Glazed Salmon Fillets

Glazed Salmon Fillets

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Quick and easy glazed salmon fillets. Asian inspired flavors that is rich in protein and healthy fats.

Beef Chow Fun with Black Bean Sauce

Beef Chow Fun with Black Bean Sauce

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Beef chow fun stir-fries marinated flank steak with fresh wide rice noodles, fermented black bean paste, garlic, ginger, onion, and peppers. A 15-minute Cantonese wok classic.

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Pork-Ribs in Delicious Sauce

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Chinese-style pork ribs marinated in five-spice, soy, and sesame, then deep-fried until crispy and glazed with a sweet-savory tomato-laced sauce. A takeout classic worth making at home.

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Hongshao Wanyu

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Hongshao wanyu: crispy whole fish (or cod fillet) pan-fried then braised in a fragrant sauce of dried tangerine peel, black bean, ginger, garlic, and dark soy. Classic Chinese technique.

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Peanut Sauce (Nuoc Leo)

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Vietnamese peanut sauce (nuoc leo) with chicken livers, crunchy peanut butter, tahini, and dark soy sauce. A rich, savory dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, and rice paper wraps.

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Thai Ham & Chicken Salad

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Colorful Thai salad platter with shredded chicken, sliced ham, blanched napa cabbage, carrots, and red pepper in a punchy lime-soy-garlic dressing with toasted almonds.

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Chinese Chili with Peppers

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Ground lamb wok-fried with tri-color bell peppers in a rich sauce of hoisin, oyster sauce, black bean paste, chili sauce, and sesame oil. A Chinese-style chili served over steamed rice or buttered noodles in under 40 minutes.

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Clams in Black Bean Sauce (Chinese New Year)

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Fermented black beans can be found at Asian markets; but if unavailable, you can substitute prepared black bean sauce.

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General Tso's Chicken #8

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Crispy deep-fried General Tso's chicken with bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and a tangy sauce of dark soy, Chinese cooking wine, and chili sauce.

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Chow Mein (Two Sides Brown Noodles)

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Here's a recipe for Chow Mein which is a pretty classic application using pan fried noodles.

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Satay-Style Beef with Broccoli

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Satay-style beef stir-fry with Chinese broccoli, shrimp paste, dark soy sauce, and rice wine. Thin-sliced steak wok-fried and tossed in a savory peanut-inspired sauce.

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Satay-Style Beef with Broccoli

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Satay-style beef stir-fry with Chinese broccoli, shrimp paste, dark soy sauce, and rice wine. Thin-sliced steak wok-fried and tossed in a savory peanut-inspired sauce.

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Pork in Hot Peanut Sauce

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Pork shoulder stir-fried with garlic and ginger, then simmered in a spicy peanut sauce with dark soy, sesame oil, and dried chiles, served over steamed bean curd and preserved radish.

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Guizhou Lianai Doufu

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Guizhou lianai doufu: golden-fried tofu squares stuffed with a garlicky cilantro-chili filling, simmered in a gingered soy sauce. A spicy Southwest Chinese classic worth the effort.

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Guizhou Lianai Doufu

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Guizhou lianai doufu: golden-fried tofu squares stuffed with a garlicky cilantro-chili filling, simmered in a gingered soy sauce. A spicy Southwest Chinese classic worth the effort.

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