All-Purpose Savory Soy Sauce: The Ultimate Sauce for Stir-fries, Braises, and Broths
How to Make Homemade All-Purpose Savory Soy Sauce
Create the ultimate all-purpose savory soy sauce that’s all the rage right now! This versatile sauce is incredibly useful for stir-fry dishes, udon noodle broths, meat marinades, and so much more. Elevate your cooking with this essential kitchen staple.
Ingredients for Golden Ratio All-Purpose Savory Soy Sauce- 1.8L Soy Sauce (Brewed Soy Sauce or Regular Soy Sauce)
- 1/2 Onion (cut into large chunks)
- 1/2 Lemon (sliced)
- 100g Radish (cut into large chunks)
- 100g Green Onion (mainly white parts, cut into large chunks)
- 5 cloves Garlic (whole)
- 50g Dried Kelp (approx. 10cm x 10cm)
- 1/2 Apple (core removed, cut into large chunks)
- 7 whole Peppercorns
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Pour all the soy sauce (1.8L of brewed or regular soy sauce) into a pot. If you are using regular soy sauce, you won’t need to add extra sugar or sweeteners as it will already have a rich flavor.
Step 2
Add all the prepped ingredients to the pot with the soy sauce: the large chunks of onion, sliced lemon, cut radish, cut green onion, whole garlic cloves, cored and chunked apple, and whole peppercorns. Including these diverse vegetables and fruits is key to developing a deep and complex flavor profile for your savory soy sauce.
Step 3
Place the pot over medium heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to fully infuse their flavors into the soy sauce. Once the soy sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. A crucial tip: do NOT add the dried kelp from the beginning! Add the kelp only during the last 5 minutes of simmering. Boiling it for too long can release a slimy mucilage that can negatively affect the taste.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and let the soy sauce cool down completely. Once it has cooled, carefully transfer it into a sterilized glass jar that has been thoroughly dried. It is essential to store this homemade all-purpose savory soy sauce in the refrigerator. Always use clean utensils when serving to maintain its quality. Properly stored, this delicious sauce will remain excellent for several months.
