Recipe Roundup

31 Recipes Made With Soy Sauce

Turn to soy sauce to add an instant hit of umami to recipes both savory and sweet.
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  • Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen
    5/31

    Parsnip-Wrapped Devils on Horseback

    This vegetarian version of the classic appetizer uses soy sauce, smoked paprika, and smoked almonds to pack so much savory flavor that no one will miss the traditional bacon. Use Gorgonzola dolce if you prefer a more mild blue cheese flavor.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez
    6/31

    Easy General Tso's Chicken

    Mix soy sauce with garlic, honey, Sriracha, and tomato paste to glaze this homemade, 22-minute riff on the iconic takeout dish.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    7/31

    Tempeh “Bacon”

    Protein-packed, fermented tempeh is thinly sliced and infused with a marinade of soy sauce, smoked paprika, and rich maple syrup to mimic the smoky-sweet flavor of the breakfast staple in this easy vegetarian recipe. Serve it with eggs for breakfast, add it to stir-fry, or layer it onto a veggie “B.L.T.”

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    8/31

    Simple Ponzu Sauce

    Serve this easy Japanese condiment with summer rolls, sushi, or dumplings.

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  • Photo by DL Acken
    17/31

    Soy Sauce Chicken

    A whole chicken, poached in a ginger and anise–scented soy broth, is a popular dish served at Lunar New Year celebrations.

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  • Photo by Jeff Luker
    18/31

    Sesame-and-Soy Watermelon Poké

    Marinating and searing the watermelon concentrates its flavor and primes it for this savory treatment.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    23/31

    Soy Sauce–Marinated Short Ribs with Ginger

    A drizzle of Sriracha at the end balances out the glaze’s sweetness and adds earthy complexity to this short ribs recipe.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
    24/31

    Green Beans With Mushroom XO Sauce

    In Hong Kong, where XO sauce was invented, dried shrimp or scallops and Chinese ham are combined with chiles to create a powerhouse condiment that is salty, spicy, and funky. This recipe uses mushrooms in place of the pork, a cheeky reference to green bean casseroles.

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  • David Frenkiel
    25/31

    No Noodle Pad Thai

    In this noodle-less version of the popular Thai dish, daikon radish (zucchini also works fine) is peeled and cut into thin strips, tossed with carrot strands, tofu and fresh herbs, and then cover with a peanut butter and lime dressing.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    26/31

    The Crunchiest Vegetable Salad

    A bowl of ice water stops the blanched vegetables from cooking and ensures they stay tender-crisp. A soy-infused sesame-lime dressing makes sure they're deeply flavorful.

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  • Photo by Eva Kolenko
    27/31

    Hawaiian Rib-Eye Steak

    Now you can make one of Hillstone’s most popular dishes at home, a decision you will never regret.

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  • Michael Harlan Turkell
    28/31

    Black Sesame Noodle Bowl

    Shredded egg and wisps of radish incorporate into the noodles here, with shallot bringing crunch and zing. A final drizzle of kecap manis—Indonesian-style soy sauce—brings the whole bowl together in the most satisfying way.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Mindy Fox
    31/31

    22-Minute Pad Thai

    Tamarind juice concentrate gives this riff on the popular Thai stir-fry its tangy flavor. In a pinch, you can use fresh lime juice in the recipe instead.

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