The Ultimate Soy Sauce Guide for Delicious Cooking
Soy Sauce Mastery: Which Type to Use for Every Dish?
Always in your pantry but often confusing! Which soy sauce should you use for which dish? This guide from Man-gae Recipe will reveal the hidden charms and smart usage tips for various soy sauces. Say goodbye to soy sauce dilemmas!
Essential Soy Sauce Types- Brewed Soy Sauce (Yangjo Ganjang)
- Regular Soy Sauce (Jin Ganjang)
- Soup Soy Sauce (Guk Ganjang)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
✨ Brewed Soy Sauce: Essence of Flavor, Enjoy it Pure! ✨
Brewed soy sauce, made from soybeans fermented and aged for a long time, boasts a deep and rich flavor and aroma. It’s characterized by its ability to best capture the original taste and scent of soy sauce. Since its unique flavor and aroma can change when heated, it’s best used in unheated marinades, sauces, or dressings. Enjoy its pure essence!
Step 2
🔥 Regular Soy Sauce: The Versatile All-Rounder, Perfect for Any Dish! 🔥
While made from the same ingredients as brewed soy sauce, regular soy sauce undergoes a special process that allows its flavor to remain stable even when heated. As its name suggests (‘Jin’ means deep/rich), it has a rich taste and dark color, adding a profound umami to any dish. It’s ideal for braising, stir-frying, simmering, and making soy sauce-marinated eggs (Jangjorim), where it penetrates the ingredients thoroughly for enhanced flavor.
Step 3
🥣 Soup Soy Sauce: The Secret to a Clean Taste, Perfect for Broths! 🥣
Also known as ‘Joseon Ganjang’ because it’s made using traditional methods, soup soy sauce is saltier and lighter in color compared to brewed or regular soy sauce. Its characteristic of not altering the color of ingredients makes it the perfect choice when you want to season dishes cleanly. Use it in clear soups, refreshing stews, or delicate seasoned vegetable dishes (Namul Muchim) to enhance freshness and add a subtle savory depth.
