Have you ever used a unique Chinese sauce, “Dark Soy Sauce,” in your cooking? Did you ever use dark soy sauce as a marinade on your favorite meals? Probably not. You might not be aware of dark soy sauce and its bold taste. Being fond of cooking, I keep on exploring different sauces and recipes.
A few months back, while going through a Chinese Red Chicken Recipe, I came to know about the secret ingredient “dark soy sauce” that helps to prepare an unbelievably flavorful meal. Chicken slowly simmered in dark soy sauce along with other seasonings; it’s super delicious. If you’re also looking for a quick and comfy meal, this tasty meal is for you.
My kids love French fries. Let me share a secret with you. I used to dip French fries in dark soy sauce before deep frying. As a soy sauce lover, I love to use it in different recipes. Dark soy sauce is outstanding!
Let’s discuss what soy sauce is and how you can make it at home with our unique dark soy sauce recipe. I challenge you that after reading this article, you would love to prepare different meals with home-made or store-bought dark soy sauce for yourself.
What Is Dark Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is a dark brown healthy condiment invented by Chinese, a sauce made by fermenting soybeans. Dark soy sauce is aged from light soy sauce and has a distinct and delicate flavor with a thick texture. It is made up of soybeans (fermented, grains, and water and often mixed with molasses or caramel and cornstarch. A perfect seasoning for every meal!
It is a healthy dipping sauce and works well with marinates. A tasty sauce that is part of Chinese cooking, it’s amazingly delicious! It also enhances the color of the meal, and you can also pair it with light soy sauce in any recipe. Less salty but provides sweetness to the dish. It improves digestive health and boosts immunity. Magnificent soy sauce!
Gluten-Free Dark Soy Sauce Recipe
Which soy sauce fits your dietetic needs when you’re on gluten-free eating? Are you on a gluten-free journey? Don’t skip your favorite sauce; go for gluten-free dark soy sauce recipes and prepare quick and delicious dishes. It might be hard to find dark soy sauce in America. No more soy sauce craving!
Let’s prepare this delicious gluten-free dark soy sauce at home. Best for persons with celiac disease! Let’s have a look into ingredients.
Ingredients:
- Wheat-free/gluten-free light Kikkoman Soy sauce (8oz)
- Dark brown sugar (6 oz) or blackstrap molasses (4 oz)
- Rice flour ( check out our delicious rice noodle recipe) or gluten-free corn starch (0.5 oz)
- Water (Mix Cornstarch with water, 1.5 fl. oz)
Method
- Add Kikkoman gluten-free soy sauce in a small pan.
- Now add dark brown sugar and mix it well. Bring the mixture to boil over medium to high heat.
- Add in rice flour or cornstarch mixture and stir occasionally.
- Let the mixture cook for five minutes at low heat until reach desired syrupy consistency. Don’t overcook as it will thicken more after cooling.
- Once cooled down at room temperature, store in a clean air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Don’t want to make dark soy sauce at home? Try the below-mentioned. Enjoy Healthy Eating!
Best Soy Sauce Brands
1. Kikkoman Soy Sauce
What is the best condiment that can help to cook epic meals at home? One of my favorite meals is sushi, but I needed a tasty dark soy sauce for dipping. Do you know what from where I get it? Any guesses? Yes, from Kikkoman -the USA’s No.1 and Kosher certified sauce that takes your cooking to the next level.
It is reddish-brown made from traditionally brewed soya beans, water, salt, and wheat. The wheat used in this sauce enhanced the aroma of soya sauce. It is a perfect dipping sauce and works well with stir-fries too. The only dark soy sauce worth buying, love love love it! I mix this sauce with teriyaki sauce to prepare pepper steak.
Kikkoman sells a variety of soy sauces that enhance the flavor of both Asian and American dishes. The label doesn’t indicate that it is a dark sauce, though used as a dark sauce in the majority of restaurants. Do you need the all-purpose seasoning for your pantry? Order it on Amazon. Are you looking for a less salty soy sauce from Kikkoman? Buy Less Sodium soy sauce as it tastes the same as the regular version.
2. Lee Kum Kee Premium Dark Soy Sauce
Lee Kum Kee Dark Soy sauce is dark brown made from water, salt, fermented soybean, wheat flour. It is less salty and more rooted in flavor as compared to regular soy sauce. This sauce is prepared by using the traditional brewing method. Dark soya sauce improves the flow of blood and reduces the risks of degenerative diseases.
I use dark soy sauce to enhance the aroma and add color to stir-fry dishes, casserole dishes, and stews. It also adds a little bit of sweetness to your meal. I love this sauce because of its full-bodied flavor—a must-have condiment in your pantry to prepare restaurant-style Chinese dishes at home.
Unable to find in your nearby local Chinese / Asian store? Order from Amazon and give it a shot. A great dipping sauce for sushi lovers! The best sauce you need to cook egg fried rice. Try it for once; you’ll stop using everyday brands you were using before.
Final Thoughts
What could be better than preparing Chinese dishes (you may also want to taste our delicious Chinese Seafood Delight Recipe) at home? Say goodbye to boring meals with this tantalizing dark soy sauce recipe. Want to become a cooking master? Try authentic dark soy sauce recipes at home. I challenge you, after trying this sauce for once, you will add this flavorful sauce to every Chinese and Japanese meals you cook at home.
