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Soy sauce shōyu

Soybeans, wheat, salt and koji, left to ferment: the fundamental seasoning of Japanese cooking.

What it is

Shoyu, Japanese soy sauce, is made from soybeans, wheat, salt and koji, left to ferment and then pressed.

How to use it

It seasons, salts and adds depth: on sushi and sashimi, in stocks, in marinades and in sauces such as teriyaki and ponzu.