Highlights
Important ideas from the text:
1. Soy sauce and Teriyaki sauce are similar in appearance but have significant differences in taste and ingredients.
2. Teriyaki sauce is a type of sweetened soy sauce commonly used for marinating meats and vegetables.
3. Soy sauce is older and originated in China, while Teriyaki sauce originated in Japan.
Teriyaki vs Soy Sauce
Introduction
We all know about soy sauce, the salty sauce made from soybeans that is often found in Chinese restaurants. It adds delicious flavor to Chinese cuisine. However, there is another sauce called Teriyaki sauce that looks similar to soy sauce and can be confusing. This article aims to highlight the differences between soy sauce and Teriyaki sauce.
Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is made by fermenting soybeans with certain molds and salt in water. The resulting paste is pressed to extract the liquid, which is used for seasoning recipes and enhancing the taste of dishes. Soy sauce originated in ancient China 3000 years ago and is now popular in the western world. It is commonly used in Asian cuisines to season various dishes.
Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki sauce is a special type of soy sauce made in Japan. Teriyaki is also a cooking method where meat is broiled or grilled and dipped in soy sauce. Teriyaki sauce has a sweet taste and is mainly used for marinating meats and vegetables before cooking. In some Asian cultures, any sauce used for marinating is called Teriyaki sauce. Teriyaki sauce is also used for dipping recipes before eating.
What is the difference between Teriyaki and Soy Sauce?
– Soy sauce is made by fermenting soybeans, while Teriyaki sauce is a type of soy sauce that is sweet due to the addition of sugar, spices, and sometimes wine.
– Soy sauce tastes salty, while Teriyaki sauce tastes sugary.
– Teriyaki sauce requires more labor to make, making it more expensive than soy sauce.
– Teriyaki sauce includes additional ingredients such as brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
– Soy sauce has a watery consistency, while Teriyaki sauce is thicker.
– Soy sauce is almost black in appearance, while Teriyaki sauce is lighter due to the addition of various ingredients.
– Soy sauce has a history dating back 3000 years in China, while Teriyaki sauce originated in Japan.
