Selection of Soy Sauce for Asian Dressings

Types of Soy Sauces suitable for Dressings:

Light Soy Sauce

• Taste: Milder, saltier taste and lighter color.
• Use: Ideal for dressings where you don't want the soy sauce to overpower the other flavors.
• Brands: Kikkoman, Pearl River Bridge

Tamari

• Taste: Rich, complex flavor, often less salty than traditional light soy sauce.
• Use: Suitable for people with gluten intolerance, as most tamari soy sauces do not contain wheat.
• Brands: San-J, Kikkoman Tamari

Low-Sodium Soy Sauce

• Taste: Contains less salt, which is suitable for those watching their sodium intake.
• Uses: An excellent choice if you want to control the saltiness of your dressing.
• Brands: Kikkoman Low-Sodium , Lee Kum Kee Less Sodium

Brands Recommended for Dressings:

Kikkoman

• A popular brand with a wide range of soy sauces including light, tamari and low sodium versions.
• Good quality and consistent taste.

Yamasa

• A renowned brand with high quality soy sauces.
• Their light soy sauce is especially suitable for dressings.

San-J

• It is known primarily for its tamari soy sauce, which is gluten-free.
• Great for those who prefer a more intense and less salty taste.

These soy sauces are widely available and provide a balanced flavor that is ideal for making a variety of Asian salad dressings.

You can find more about the different types of soy sauce and their properties and differences in this article.