How to Use soy sauce in a Sentence

soy sauce

noun
Definition of soy saucenext
  • Season to taste with the soy sauce and don’t skimp on the fresh herbs.
    — Flow Space, 17 June 2024
  • It’s steamed, chopped to order, and served with the bones in soy sauce.
    — Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
  • The chow fun noodles are just al dente and slick with soy sauce and oil.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Add bowls of sweet chili sauce and soy sauce for dipping.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Add the vinegar, soy sauce, and a few grinds of pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using) and sesame oil.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • The glaze combines chiles, sesame oil, spiced soy sauce and a dose of brown sugar.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Finish the dish with the sweet and spicy sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, and honey.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The juices of the tomatoes were running with the vinegar and soy sauce, pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Stir in sesame oil and chili oil, and season with extra soy sauce to taste.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • No need to be alarmed about all the garlic–the orange juice and soy sauce mellow it out.
    — Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
  • The latter is cooked and then smoked in a mixture of soy sauce, yuzu marmalade, sake and mirin.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Cooks trim the fat and marinate it for at least 48 hours in a homemade sauce of fruits and soy sauce.
    — Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Combine the chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar in a bowl.
    — USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Sugar is added for sweetness to balance the saltiness of the soy sauce.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • In a shallow dish or zip-top bag, whisk together the soy sauce and maple syrup.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all three oils with the soy sauce and ½ cup garlic chives.
    — Judy Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • Add the soy sauce and brown sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Add the brandy and cook for 1 minute, then add the mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cream and 1⁄2 cup of the reserved broth.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Pour a generous amount of sweet soy sauce and enjoy the satisfying crunch of the rice at the edge of the pot.
    — Tiffany May, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024
  • When that cool mix of rice, fish, and some crunchy green veggie, salty with soy sauce, hits your lips, you won’t be blown away.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
  • There’s the soy sauce that delivers a massive salty punch.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The sweet-spicy glaze gets its satisfying depth from sesame oil and soy sauce.
    — Dana Bowen / Photography By Landon Speers For The Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Stir in corn, soy sauce, sesame oil, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil over medium high.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Add the cola, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and coriander seeds and scrape the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Soy dipping sauce: Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin (rice wine) and a few drops of chile oil; drizzle over fish.
    — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The final step is to remove the fish from the microwave, top it with scallions and soy sauce, and pour a splash of smoking hot oil over the top.
    — Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The result is full of smart tricks, from grated onion for moisture to soy sauce for umami.
    — Kat Chen, Bon Appétit, 30 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine honey, chile flakes, lime juice and soy sauce.
    — Tina Danze, Dallas News, 5 May 2023
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sesame seeds, mirin, soy sauce, sake, sugar, and cayenne (if using).
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Apr. 2023

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