Soy sauce
Perfectly complements meat, poultry, and side dishes. Ingredients: The main ingredients of soy sauce are, of course, soybeans. Roasted wheat and barley grains are also used in sauce preparation. Properties and origin: Soy sauce has a sharp aroma and is a dark-colored liquid. Due to its antiseptic properties, this sauce can be stored for a long time without adding preservatives. It is also known that this sauce contains a large amount of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. In Chinese cuisine, two types of soy sauce are common: light and dark. Usage: Soy sauce is most frequently mentioned in recipes of Chinese cuisine. Dark soy sauce is rather thick, dark in color, and has a strong, pungent flavor; light soy sauce has a more delicate aroma and a salty taste. Dark soy sauce is used for preparing marinades; light soy sauce is served with various dishes to enhance their flavor. Soy sauce serves as a base for making teriyaki sauce. Teriyaki is added to marinades for fish, poultry, and meat, especially beef. Preparation method: Before fermentation, soybeans are steamed and mixed with flour made from roasted wheat or barley grains. Then, the soybeans undergo a fermentation (brewing) process to produce soy sauce, lasting from 40 days to 2–3 years. For fermentation, Aspergillus mold fungi are used. Chef's tips: Note that dark soy sauce can alter the taste and color of finished dishes, so it is best used in moderate amounts. It is believed that consuming soy sauce improves blood circulation and slows down the aging process of body cells. The sauce is ready. Store in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
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