I've brought this up before and been vilified by those who have never had the opportunity to make the comparison, but I'm dumb enough to try again. Soy sauce smells exactly like the hog barn at the county fair. This is not meant as a criticism, merely and observation. (I happen to think that the smell of the hog barn at the county fair is a nice odor that evokes pleasant memories from the past.) (Not that kind, pervert!)

Which soy sauce are you sniffing?

Currently La Choy, but it isn't exclusive to it.

I'm at war with La Choy and other similar fake soy sauces. I steer people away from them at every opportunity.

Were the others you've tried also hydrolyzed soy protein concoctions, rather than naturally brewed?

Probably - my level of sophistication is sadly primitive.

Real soy sauce is readily and reasonably had. Kikkoman is in most stores and very reasonably priced.

I've had "Chico and the Man" before. I did not like it because it pours out of the bottle instead of dropping out. (Remember my level of sophistication?) I will get it again and see if I still have the same olfactory response. I appreciate your input.

One time I showed a friend the difference. I had him taste a drop of Kikkoman and then taste a drop of La Choy. When the La Choy hit his tongue he accused me of trying to poison him.

I cringe when I read posts about using Dale's or Allegro marinade because they're made mostly of the chemistry set fake soy sauce.

I was introduced to silver swan soy by some Filipinos to make bistek.

Man was it a intense soy flavor.


That, and datu puti. Delicious

I believe it's a fake one.

Just cause it’s fake doesn’t mean it’s good… silicon for example

Those would be silicone, and most of the time they're not to my taste either.

Mine either but, work with me here man.

Wasabi > horseradish?

Medium well > medium rare?

I'm not a connoisseur, but I gather most "wasabi" out there is fake too.

After living three years in Japan and another three in Asia it's Kikkoman's. There area number of different kinds of Kikkoman soya sauces including gluten free.

And none remind me of a hog barn.

I like fake boobs that look real, and real boobs that look fake.

Prove me wrong Mathyman....

They may exist, but likely live in a set of measure zero.

Not an engineer...

Just because something isn’t authentic, doesn’t mean it can’t be appreciated, or, better.

And individual taste is the ultimate barometer.

Sister in law had some lamb chops tonight- the smell alone is gross to me. She loved em, although medium well, so who am I to say they’re gross?

Gross.

mm - I followed your advice and purchased a bottle of Kikkoman. The difference is amazing. I made stir-fry (pork steak that I grilled and then cut up. carrots, celery, garden green beans, snow peas, green onions, yellow onion, cabbage) using sauce that the wife made using Kikkoman. I also added more to my plated food. Thanks for the advice.

You're very welcome.

I'll also say there's a similar situation with commonly available Worcestershire sauces. Skip the Heinz and French's because Lea & Perrins is the one to get.

That’s good intel.. thanks MM.

X2 on Kikkoman Naturally Brewed

And

Lea and Perrins W-sauce.

If you like steak sauce, try Lea and Perrins. Not talking W-sauce now,
They make an excellent steak sauce. But it's hard to find.

I've never had it but there's a fancy ($$) soy sauce made in the US that is fermented in bourbon barrels. The same guy is making Worcestershire sauce too.

https://bourbonbarrelfoods.com/product/bluegrass-soy-sauce/

You may be basing this on the fact that the soy in a couple of these is hydrolyzed & the L&P isn't. ?

But otherwise, Frenches is by far my fave, L&P second & if there's only Heinz I'll do without. And, I can taste the diff in some soy's.

We tried this when we were eating at a Japanese restaurant in Vegas a few years. Liked it so much we been buying it ever since.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamasa-Soy-S...;psc=1&ref_=pd_bas_bia_rpt_ba_s_2_sc

I'm surprised you never borrowed that little bottle of Kikkomen from the local chinese restaurant.

You couldn't pay me to use French's OR Heinz.

I’m not sure I even knew anyone other than Lea & Perrins made Worcestershire sauce.

We always buy kikkoman but the sushi joint we frequent has some in a big glass wind bottle looking container that is flat out the best thing I’ve ever had. It’s like liquid crack.

San-J brand, Tamari Soy Sauce is authentic, made without wheat, and has been around since 1804. It is far better than the regular grocery store brands

I appreciate the tip. A grocery store near me carries it and I'll get some when my current bottle runs low.

Made in China. No thank you!

WTF?

Seefire?

This should get interesting.

From the San J website FAQ:

I don’t follow? Over soy sauce?

I stand corrected. USA made Chinese sauce

I've been watching this with interest too, Hig.

Guess we will wait and Sea...

Making fun of guys is A-ok with me.

Trying to put words in their mouth?

Meh.

FrudIII would be funny though, so maybe I need to stfu!

What brand was (is) the one with the red top bottle ?
I used to keep the bottles for reuse, but no findee.
Unique dispenser.

That stuff is nasty. If you have to get it at the grocery store then buy Kikoman. Best off getting it at Asian grocery store though.

Looking or authentic, with FAR LESS salt!
Now what fits the list?

Define far less. The Kikkoman I have has 38% less than their regular offering. I believe it has less sodium than the lite Kroger fake soy sauce you mentioned in the past.

If you're on severe sodium restriction then there may be foods you simply can't have.

Pass the fish sauce and hold the white people...

That stuff tastes like a sweaty Vegas hooker. So I've heard anyway.......

I think you clicked on the wrong thread.

I think you're right.

What's the problem?

Can't teach taste.

Somebody want to clue me in on the joke?

I like oyster sauce too.

Unagi

You know, you do have a valid point there....

Silver Swan and Datu Puti for the win. Can't go back to Lachoy or Kikkoman after having these. Lots of flavor without being a liquid salt lick.

Dynasty I think it's fake , but tasty