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Chef’s Notes

Soy sauce is a kitchen essential in Chinese cooking—but did you know that there are two types that serve very different purposes? Let’s break down the difference between light soy sauce and dark soy sauce so you can take your dishes to the next level!


Light Soy Sauce (Sheng Chou)

✨ The Essence of Freshness and Aroma

Light soy sauce is like the soprano of your kitchen choir—bright, aromatic, and bursting with salty umami flavor. It’s brewed with high-quality soybeans, and its amber color and sharp, fragrant taste make it perfect for:

✅ Stir-frying

✅ Cold dishes

✅ Dipping sauces

Flavor Profile:

Fresh, salty, savory, and clean. It enhances the flavor without overpowering the ingredients.

🍽 Perfect Pairing Dish:

“Mung Bean Jelly”– Chilled, silky jelly served with a savory or spicy sauce — refreshing and light, perfect for summer..


Dark Soy Sauce (Lao Chou)

🔥 The Secret to Rich Color and Depth

Dark soy sauce is like the bass in a culinary symphony—rich, full-bodied, and smooth. With a longer fermentation process, it develops a deeper flavor and darker color. Its main role is to enhance the appearance of dishes with a beautiful glaze while adding a touch of mellow sweetness.

✅ Marinating
✅ Red-braising
✅ Stewing

Flavor Profile:
Rich, mellow, slightly sweet with a caramelized aroma.

🍽 Perfect Pairing Dish:
“Braised Pork Belly”  – melt-in-your-mouth pork with a gorgeous glossy finish.

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