Ever thought about how the gravy of luscious dishes gets a brown-black colour? If not, then ask your chef about this secret. He/she will simply answer that it is just because of the inclusion of soy sauce during preparation.
For many dishes, this punchy sauce is used as a staple ingredient. Whether it is used for seasoning, colour or taste it just brings magic to taste when included in a required quantity. There is no single variety of soy sauce. There are more than three variants available in the market that are used by chefs for delectable cuisine preparation. Out of many we have talked about the top three in this blog.
Most of Calgary’s best restaurants stock their pantry with three different soy sauces. Read till the end to know about all three.
What is good about soy sauce?
Versatility: It can be used for the preparation of Chinese as well as Indian dishes.
Perfect For Seasoning: The use of soy sauce enhances the flavour of salads when used for seasoning. It brings out the flavour of chopped veggies used for salad.
Healthy choice: It enhances the nutrient value of cuisine as it is high in protein, calories, fibre and others.
Dark Soya Sauce
The magical and stupendous Soya sauce is always there in the cupboard of a restaurant kitchen. Why is it magical? Because it is less salty compared to other soy sauces. It has a dark and intense colour because it usually ages for longer.
Adding it brings rich flavour to meals and adds depth to the texture and taste of a dish. For preparing dishes like Chicken & Noodles soy sauce brings a change. This rich brown sauce elevates the taste experience of stir-fries and marinades dishes. It adds a buzz to the business flavour.
Light Soy Sauce
Calgary’s chefs share that it is a good idea to place Light Soy Sauce in your kitchen cupboard. It adds a strong umami flavour to food and adds a layer of richness. It is a common sauce used by chefs every day. It is called a light variant of soy sauce because of its colour rather than the density of soy available in it. It brings an authentic taste to making every dish ideal for celebration serving. It is used in dipping sauces, soups, stir-fries and marinades. Why is this sauce special? Because it has a light flavour and doesn’t disturb the flavour of other dishes.
Dark Sweet Soy Sauce
This dish allows chefs to give an amazing mahogany colour and a layer of sweetness to any dish. It has a thicker consistency compared to other soy sauces. When used for marination, or splashed in a wok for stir-frying it adds subtle flavour to the food. It creates the craving flavour of various meals without overwhelming other dishes. Its inclusion complements other dishes and makes them delectable.
Last Words!
Calgary’s best restaurants serve tasty and healthy food by adding soy sauce to their Indo-Chinese dish, from crispy Manchurian balls to chilli cheese there is soy sauce everywhere. Whenever you visit a restaurant do order a chef special prepared with a blend of soy sauce, masala and veggies.
FAQ’s
Can I eat soy sauce every day?
Although soy sauce is a delicious and healthy ingredient to add to food it has a high salt ratio, so eating it may raise the risk of high blood Pressure.
Does soy sauce expire?
There is a difference if you have an unopened bottle of soy sauce it will last longer rather than the one you have open to cook your favorite meal.