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Why we chose this: a natural Japanese soy sauce made with centuries old fermentation cultures yielding a well-balanced drop.
Yes, the whole purpose of Asian Staples is to minimise and get you down to the basics so your pantry won’t look like a hidden mess of where condiments go to be forgotten and die. So why more than one savoury soy sauce product?
The reason is at its simplest, there are at least two main purposes for a ‘general’ soy sauce. There are times you want one to be the feature and there are times when you just need a complement.
The Chinese style light soy with its saltier and more acidic profile is ideal for subtle dishes like those that are steamed (dumplings), boiled (soup ingredients used as dishes), or requiring “cut-through” (think gamey northern/western Chinese lamb).
Tamari, generally with a lower sodium content and made with a different mould species yields a thicker, milder and nuttier sauce. Spiral’s process is unique, inside the fermentation kegs lives 200-300 year-old microorganisms, that together with careful pressing and pasteurisation gives their tamari a very even, mellow, rounded drop.
Cultural allegiances aside, it stands to reason that Tamari would therefore be more suitable as an adjunct to Japanese dishes where either the hero ingredients need to be complemented (sushi) or conversely, the soy sauce acts as part of an ensemble where other salty ingredients are present (dashi).
The flavour of Spiral’s tamari is second to none. Put it to the test by making “cat rice” - nothing more than a bowl of steamed rice topped with bonito flakes and a few dashes of tamari.
Tamari is also a wheat-free alternative to other soy sauces.
Taste: Medium-level saltiness, nutty, fermented beans
Uses: Dipping sauce, seasoning, salad dressing, marinade for wide spectrum of Japanese, Korean and some Taiwanese dishes
Related recipes and links: Green Tea Dashi with Salmon & Udon
Ingredients: Water, soybeans, alcohol, sea salt.
Packaging: Small glass bottle, twist top, control pour inner spout.
Storage instructions: Store in a cool dry place.
Allergens: Soy.
Dietary:
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Product of Japan
Nutrition Facts
Servings per package: 25 Serving size: 10ml.
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Qty per serving |
Qty per 100g / 100ml |
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Energy |
35kj |
354kj |
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Protein |
1.4g |
14g |
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Total Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Carbohydrate |
<1g |
7.2g |
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Sugars |
<1g |
<1g |
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Sodium |
517mg |
5172mg |
Disclaimer:
For your convenience, 19SeventySeven Pty Ltd for asianstaples.com.au has provided information relating to products and nutritional information shown on packaging. However, as ingredients do change from time to time this is only intended as a guide and you should check before consuming. We are not always the source of product or nutritional information. We cannot always ensure the accuracy of product information. If you require specific information to assist in your purchasing decision it is recommended you make further enquiries of the manufacturer (see contact details on the packaging) or contact us on 029647 1263.
