Dark Soy Sauce Substitution
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5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Calories
18 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Chinese
Dark Soy Sauce Substitution
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This Dark Soy Sauce Substitution offers two simple options to replicate dark soy sauce when unavailable, using common pantry ingredients. One method uses alternative soy sauces with mushroom or Thai black soy sauce for similar depth. Another blends light soy sauce with molasses and sugar to mimic the sweetness and color typical of dark soy sauce.
Description
The substitution outlines two approaches. Option A recommends using double black soy sauce, mushroom-flavored dark soy sauce, or Thai black soy sauce interchangeably with dark soy sauce, as they provide comparable saltiness and richness. Option B recreates the sweet, dark hue of dark soy sauce by mixing 2 teaspoons regular or gluten-free soy sauce with 1/2 teaspoon molasses and 1/8 teaspoon sugar, balancing salty and sweet elements. Both options aim to maintain the distinct flavor needed in recipes calling for dark soy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (regular or light soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon molasses
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Substitution Option A:
- Double black soy sauce, mushroom flavored dark soy sauce, Thai black soy sauce (all can be used interchangeably with dark soy sauce)
Substitution Option B:
- 2 teaspoons regular soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce) mixed with 1/2 teaspoon molasses and 1/8 teaspoon sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tbsp
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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