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Six Surprising Soy Sauce Secrets<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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THESE FLAVOR HACKS WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU COOK.<\/h2>\n

As Kikkoman\u00ae Soy Sauce slowly ferments for months, our traditional brewing process develops that magical quality everyone loves: umami\u2014the extra \u201ckick\u201d of savory, mouthwatering flavor sometimes known as \u201cthe fifth taste.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

And just a splash of any of our soy sauces is all you need to boost the umami factor of whatever\u2019s cooking in your kitchen. Want to turn up the dial on deliciousness? Here are six of our favorite soy sauce flavor hacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Swap out the salt<\/b> \u2013 When you\u2019re seasoning food during cooking, instead of automatically reaching for the saltshaker, try a splash of soy sauce instead. You\u2019ll get both saltiness and umami; something that salt alone can\u2019t provide.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Meatier meatless<\/b> \u2013 Soy sauce adds meaty depth to everything from vegetarian chili and veggie burgers to meatless soups and stews. Start with a small amount and taste as you go.<\/li>\n
  3. Beefier burgers<\/b> \u2013 Add about a tablespoon of soy sauce per pound of ground beef when you\u2019re making burger patties to enhance their mouthwatering meatiness. For complete directions, check out our much-loved recipe for Simply Savory Burgers<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Brine a juicier bird<\/b> \u2013 Yes, Kikkoman\u00ae Soy Sauce is the ultimate turkey-brining secret! Your bird will turn out spectacularly golden brown, extra juicy, and bursting with umami. Try the Juicy Brined Turkey<\/a> recipe everyone\u2019s talking about!<\/li>\n
  5. Save your gravy<\/b> \u2013 Bland gravy? No worries. Just stir in some Kikkoman\u00ae Soy Sauce, a few drops at a time, to add rich, savory flavor and appetizing color.<\/li>\n
  6. Make Batayaki your BFF <\/b>\u2013 Butter and soy sauce make an incredible instant sauce for salmon or steak. Try this: Dredge a salmon fillet in flour, then brown in a skillet in a mixture of 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil. When it is lightly browned and cooked through, drizzle 2 teaspoons of Kikkoman\u00ae Soy Sauce on top. Transfer salmon to a plate and pour sauce over salmon. (For more than one fillet, just increase the same ingredients proportionately.) Batayaki is great with pan-seared steak, shrimp, mushrooms, and more!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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