Best Sweet Soy Sauce Recipes

POT STICKERS WITH SWEET SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix pork, onions and gingerroot.
• Working with 1 wonton skin at a time, place 1 heaping teaspoon pork mixture on center of each wonton skin. Moisten edges of wonton skin with water; fold in half over filling to form triangle and seal sides. Bring 2 ends together to form a "hat" shape (see photo). Place pot stickers on cookie sheet; cover with damp towel to keep from drying out.
• In Dutch oven, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. Add half of the pot stickers; boil about 5 minutes or until edges of wonton skins are clear. Using slotted spoon, remove pot stickers from water; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Repeat with remaining pot stickers.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add half of the pot stickers; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and golden brown on bottom. Turn; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until browned and crisp. Using pancake turner, remove pot stickers from oil; place on serving platter. Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and remaining pot stickers. Serve warm with sauce.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in soy sauce. Once the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain sauce and pour into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.

SWEET SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, light and dark soy sauces, water, and oil in a small saucepan. If using canola oil, add a dash of sesame oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool completely before using. The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, covered, and left at room temperature.

JAPANESE BREADED PORK CUTLET WITH SWEET TOMATO SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sweet tomato soy sauce: Stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire and brown sugar in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the pork cutlets: Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl; the eggs in another; and the panko in a third.
• Poke the pork with a fork a few times to tenderize it, then sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, working in batches, dredge the pork in flour. Shake off the excess and dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off before coating in the panko. Fry in the oil, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining pork.
• Serve the fried pork cutlets with the sweet tomato soy sauce.

SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH SESAME-SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the dipping sauce: Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Make the sweet potato wedges: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Toss sweet potatoes with oil and salt in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, turning once, until tender and slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with dipping sauce.

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET AND SOUR SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix flour, sea salt and pepper on a large plate.
• lightly beat egg whites in a medium bowl.
• spread coconut on another large plate.
• dip shrimp in flour then in egg whites.
• roll each shrimp in coconut until well covered.
• heat lard in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat and fry shrimp until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Soy Sauce:.
• Mix all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• makes 1 cup.
• Serve shrimp with sweet and sour soy sauce.

SWEET GARLIC SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Place the soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan and cook over low heat until slightly caramelized and thickened, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Remove from the heat and stir in the garlic. Cool and serve. This sauce will keep well, refrigerated, for a couple of days; bring to room temperature if you're using it as a dipping sauce. (If you're cooking with it, you can use it directly from the refrigerator, of course.)

FRIED RICE WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, swirl to coat.
• Pour eggs into pan, and cook for 2 minutes, or until set, stirring once.
• Remove eggs from pan.
• Increase heat to high, and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
• Add shallots, garlic, and chile, stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add rice, and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Add cooked eggs, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, toss to combine.
• Top with radish, and herbs, and serve with lime.
• FOR THE SWEET SOY SAUCE:.
• Combine soysauce and brown sugar in a sauce pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Simmer 2 minutes or until rediced to 1/4 cup.

INDONESIAN BEEF SATé (SATAY) WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients and purée in blender or food processor.
• Allow beef to marinate in this mixture for at least 2 hours.
• Skewer beef and broil over hot coals, turning frequently for 5-7 minutes or bake on a foil lined baking sheet in preheated 325°F oven.
• Mix together sauce ingredients, and serve skewers with dipping sauce and rice.

SIMMERED KABOCHA PUMPKIN AND FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak kabocha in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Drain.
• Combine kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until kabocha squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil carefully.
• Cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE (KECAP MANIS)

Steps:

• Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
• Combine sugar and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once it starts boiling, cook without stirring until syrup turns amber, 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately set saucepan in ice water for about 30 seconds.
• Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
• Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard garlic. Transfer to a jar (sterilized if keeping longer than 1 week) and let mellow overnight in the refrigerator before using.
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET SOY AND CHILI DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the shrimp on paper towels.
• Put cornstarch, egg whites and coconut into three separate bowls.
• Dip shrimp into the cornstarch.
• Shake off the excess.
• Dip into the egg white.
• Dip into the coconut, pressing into the shrimp.
• Heat oil and fry the shrimp until golden brown ( only a couple of minutes).
• Note: The shrimp can be coated 1 hour before frying and kept in the refrigerator. After frying, they can be kep warm in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for up toe 30 minutes.
• Place all of dipping sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until fairly smooth. The mixture may also be chopped and mixed by hand.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE LAMB RIBLETS WITH SWEET SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinate the riblets Put all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Put the riblets in a gallon-size freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and massage the riblets to evenly distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 8 and up to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally to redistribute the marinade. Cook the riblets Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Remove the riblets from the marinade, scraping any excess seasonings back into the bag (reserve the marinade). Arrange the riblets bone side down on a flat roasting rack in a roasting pan or on a heavy-duty baking sheet. Roast, basting with the reserved marinade every 20 minutes for the first hour, until the meat is very tender and can be easily pierced with a knife, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Make the dipping sauce Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Finish and serve Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiling element and heat the broiler on high. Arrange the riblets cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until browned and sizzling on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn with tongs and brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with the dipping sauce and plenty of napkins. Make Ahead Tips The riblets can be roasted, cooled, and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before broiling.

SWEET SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Serve with your favorite meal.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until soft and tender inside and juices are caramelized, at least 1 hour, depending on size. Split open and drizzle with soy sauce.

JAPANESE MEATBALLS IN SWEET SOY SAUCE (NIKU DANGO)

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl. Knead the mixture until the ingredients are well combined. The beaten egg should give a stickiness to the rest of the mixture, holding it together.
• Take a small amount of the mixture -slightly less than a tablespoon) in your hand and mould it into a ball. Continue until the meatball mixture is used up.
• Fill a pan about one-third full of cooking oil. Heat oil to 350ºF and deep fry the meatballs until brown, about 5 minute (Turn meatballs halfway to ensure they are browned evenly.).
• Remove meatballs to plate lined with absorbent paper, to drain off excess oil.
• Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a pan. Mix them together over a low heat, stirring until the sauce has thickened.
• Add the meatballs to the pan and roll them around in the pan until they are all covered with the sauce.
• Pour the meatballs with sauce onto a serving plate and serve!

SWEET SOY GRILLED TUNA WITH VEGETABLES AND WASABI-HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce: combine egg yolks, honey and wasabi powder in a food processor and process on high until completely blended. Slowly add the oil. Add water to thin it out to sauce-like consistency. Place in a squeeze bottle.
• For tuna: rub tuna steaks with a little of the soy sauce. Grill about 2 minutes per side, until medium-rare.
• Heat a large saute pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sesame oil.
• Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds. Add remaining vegetables and cook until wilted. Toss with remaining soy sauce.
• Arrange vegetables on plates. Slice grilled tuna and arrange over the vegetables. Drizzle with the wasabi-honey sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.

SPICY SWEET CHICKEN MARINATED WITH SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together soy sauce and sugar until sugar dissolves.
• Add sesame oil, garlic, and scallion. Stir well.
• Poke several holes in each chicken breast so they can soak up the marinade.
• Place marinade and chicken in large plastic baggie, remove air, and shake to coat chicken in marinade.
• Refrigerate 3 1/2 hours, turning the bag about every half hour to redistribute the marinade.
• Prepare an indirect fire on a charcoal or gas grill (this is when you grill the meat, but not directly over the heat source, I used the 2nd rack near the top of my gas grill).
• Grill chicken, turning about every 5 minutes, until cooked through. Cooking times will vary depending on your cooking conditions. It took me about 25 minutes.
• ENJOY.

OYSTERS WITH SWEET CITRUS SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Juice the lemon and limes, combine the juices and whisk in the sweet soy sauce.
• Divide the combined juices and soy sauce across the 12 oysters and keep the oysters refrigerated until serving time.
• Serve.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in soy sauce. Once the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain sauce and pour into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.