Looking to innovate, Nitanda Shoyuten (Nitanda Soy Sauce Shop), a traditional soy sauce maker in Ōita prefecture with over 100 years of history, has now developed sweet soy sauce for dessert. Coming ...

Sweet soy sauce, which can be labeled kecap manis depending on what country it's from, is complex and more syrupy than traditional soy sauce. On its own it can provide enough flavor and caramelization ...

ice cream in a bowl topped with a savory sauce - Jack7_7/Shutterstock Something a little sweet and a bit salty can make for the ultimate treat. Think of the classic combinations of salted caramel or ...

Soy sauce has been made for more than two millennia, and appears in the traditional cuisines of many Asian countries. Varying production techniques and uses of the ingredient inspired the creation of ...

One of the frequent questions I get asked when teaching cooking class is “Do I need different kind of soy sauce for Asian cooking?” The answer is both yes and no, depending on what you’re cooking. In ...

Japanese chicken meatballs, called tsukune, are a standard offering in publike izakayas and restaurants specializing in yakitori. Sometimes shaped into cigars rather than orbs, the meatballs are ...

It’s no secret that a pinch of salt makes desserts taste instantaneously better. It’s the reason that brownies sprinkled with some flaky sea salt are irresistible, and it’s the reason that you can ...

Have you tried pickling with soy sauce? If not, you’re in for a treat. These pickles are tangy, savory, and full of umami — perfect for brightening up rice bowls or grilled meat. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium ...