soy sauce

[ soi saws ]

noun

1. a salty, fermented sauce prepared from soybeans, used in East Asian cuisine.

soy sauce

/ sɔɪ /

noun

1. a salty dark brown sauce made from fermented soya beans, used esp in Japanese and Chinese cookery Also calledsoya sauce

Word History and Origins

Origin of soy sauce¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Drizzle with the soy sauce, then top with the thread-cut ginger and scallion.

From Washington Post

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chile crisp or oil, sesame paste, if using, sesame oil and ginger.

From Washington Post

Upon order, the slices are warmed in a bistek braising liquid — soy sauce, calamansi juice and onions — before hitting the flat-top.

From Washington Post

Teriyaki sauce, for example, leads with high concentrations of sugar, sometimes pineapple and citrus, honey, soy sauce, and ginger.

From Eater

Light soy sauce is lighter in color, saltier and more savory.

From Washington Post

Mix soy sauce, molasses, broth, salt, and sesame oil together, along with 1-2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.

From The Daily Beast

Add soy sauce and lemon zest and blend a bit more to finish.

From The Daily Beast

Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and pepper in a bowl.

From The Daily Beast

Sauté the shiitake mushrooms in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.

From The Daily Beast

If you have a taste for Asian flare, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame seeds, and peanut oil.

From The Daily Beast

Moisten with stock, add sugar and soy sauce and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beef is tender.

From Project Gutenberg

Add the soy sauce and seasoning, then the browned liver and onion.

From Project Gutenberg