How to Use soy sauce in a Sentence
soy sauce
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Season to taste with the soy sauce and don’t skimp on the fresh herbs.
—Flow Space, 17 June 2024
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It’s steamed, chopped to order, and served with the bones in soy sauce.
—Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
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The fly went off to be one of 15 on the lid of the soy sauce bucket next to the cookline.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
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The chow fun noodles are just al dente and slick with soy sauce and oil.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and soy sauce, and bring the pot back up to a simmer.
—Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Add bowls of sweet chili sauce and soy sauce for dipping.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
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One is a dark soy sauce spiked with vinegar and sliced jalapeños.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Sweet honey is added to balance the saltiness of the soy sauce.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
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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
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Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using) and sesame oil.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
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The glaze combines chiles, sesame oil, spiced soy sauce and a dose of brown sugar.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
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Finish the dish with the sweet and spicy sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, and honey.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023
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This recipe marinates the rich salmon in lemon juice, soy sauce and herbs.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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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
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The roll was dressed with spicy mayo, light soy sauce and microgreens.
—Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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But when Yoshida checked inside the stores, his sauce was next to soy sauce.
—Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then add them to a sous vide bag along with the soy sauce and mirin.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Stir in sesame oil and chili oil, and season with extra soy sauce to taste.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
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Noire is the most common style of dark-colored soy sauce called Koikuchi.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Taste broth and add more soy sauce if needed.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
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Directions For sauce, in a small bowl stir together vinegar, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
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Sauté tofu with garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or tamari), and your favorite mixed vegetables, such as broccoli, bell pepper, and onion.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 1 May 2026
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Strips of beef are cooked in a screaming hot wok with cherry tomatoes, onion and French fries, then seasoned with soy sauce and black pepper.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Skip the extra soy sauce and wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, extra soy sauce or wasabi should not be added to the sushi pieces.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t reach for extra soy sauce or wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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From there, ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices add depth and complexity.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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