Sauces, spreads and condiments
Substitutes for soy sauce
Soy sauce brings salt and savory depth. Regular soy sauce is brewed with wheat, so it isn't gluten-free.
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Tamari
- How much
- The same amount
- What changes
- Richer and a little less salty. Usually gluten-free; check the label.
- Best in
- Everything.
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Coconut aminos
- How much
- The same amount, plus a pinch of salt
- What changes
- Sweeter and much less salty. Free of soy and gluten.
- Best in
- Stir-fries, marinades, dressings.
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In place of low-sodium soy sauce
Regular soy sauce
- How much
- About ⅔ the amount, topped up with water
- What changes
- The same flavor at about the same saltiness.
Simmerbee recipes with soy sauce (25)
- Air-Fryer Chicken Katsu
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Cold Sesame Noodles with Cucumber and Carrot
- Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
- Crispy Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Wings
- Crispy Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Garlic Sesame Roasted Broccoli
- Garlicky Ground Pork and Green Bean Stir-Fry
- Homemade Vegetable Broth
- Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Korean-Inspired Beef Bulgogi (Skillet)
- Korean-Inspired Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- Oven-Baked Gochujang-Honey Wings
- Oven-Roasted Jerk-Inspired Chicken
- Pan-Fried Chicken Katsu
- Sesame Ginger Dressing
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Skillet Beef and Broccoli
- Skillet Chicken Teriyaki
- Slow-Cooker Beef and Broccoli
- Smoky Black Bean Burgers
- Takeout-Style Orange Chicken
- Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream
- Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
More sauces, spreads and condiments swaps
Worcestershire sauceFish sauceOyster sauceMayonnaiseMustardTomato pasteCanned tomatoesPeanut butterTahiniNuts
Ingredient guide: Soy sauce: pick, store and measure