What Is Organic shoyu and How Can I Use It?

Organic shoyu is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 27 recipes to get you started.

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Organic shoyu is a member of the Legumes and Legume Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using organic shoyu

There are 27 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Yummy Gazpacho Soup

No-cook chunky gazpacho with crushed and diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a triple citrus-vinegar punch. Vegan, gluten-free, ready in 10 minutes plus chill.

Kiriboshi(Chicken Simmered with White Radish

Kiriboshi(Chicken Simmered with White Radish recipe

Iridofu

Iridofu, a Japanese scrambled tofu stir-fry with carrots, onion, roasted sesame seeds, and shoyu. A simple, protein-rich vegetarian dish ready in 20 minutes.

Spiced Black Beans (Brown)

A vegetarian Indian-style dry curry of black beans with bell peppers, carrots, roasted peanuts, and sliced orange, spiced with cumin, coriander, ginger, and green chili. Finished with sherry and lemon juice.

Mexican Bean & Rice Casserole

Vegan Mexican bean and rice casserole layered with spiced kidney bean puree, brown rice, sliced tomatoes, and pressed garlic. Hearty, plant-based comfort food.

Korean Barbecue Meat

Korean barbecue short ribs (kalbi) marinated in shoyu, garlic, ginger, honey, and sesame oil, then grilled or broiled for smoky, caramelized edges.

Spicy Spaghetti Salad

Spicy spaghetti salad tosses kamut pasta with navy beans, tomatoes with green chilies, bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and cumin. A vegetarian, no-cook-after-boiling dinner.

Spiced Black Beans(Brown)

Spiced black bean curry with ginger, cumin, coriander, roasted peanuts, and sliced orange. A dry-style Indian curry finished with sherry, lemon juice, and shoyu.

Soup Provencale

Rustic Provencal garlic and potato soup with thyme, bay leaves, and a splash of shoyu or miso for umami depth. Simple, warming, and vegan-friendly.

Spicy Korean Marinade

Spicy Korean marinade with shoyu, brown rice vinegar, and hot pepper sesame oil. Three ingredients that work on tofu, tempeh, chicken, or fish.

Spiced Black Beans

Spiced black beans with cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh green chili, cooked dry-curry style with bell peppers, carrots, peanuts, and orange slices. A vegan main with bold flavor.

Three Taste Sauce

Three taste sauce with equal parts brown rice vinegar, shoyu, and mirin. A versatile Japanese base for dipping sauces, dressings, and marinades. Add citrus for ponzu.

Minestone Soup

Vegetarian minestrone soup with kidney beans, potatoes, spaghetti, and a unique twist of cilantro and shoyu (soy sauce). A hearty, pantry-friendly one-pot meal.

Wild Rice Crepes

Vegan wild rice crepes stuffed with a savory trio of shiitake, oyster, and button mushrooms, finished with a silky nutty almond sauce. Elegant plant-based entertaining at its finest.

Quick Stir-Fry

When in a hurry, use this delicious recipe that will satisfy everyones hunger.

Beachcomber Chicken

Hawaiian-style Beachcomber Chicken marinated in shoyu, ginger, garlic, sherry, ketchup, and sugar then cooked until glazed and sticky. Island flavors meet easy weeknight cooking for a sweet-savory crowd-pleaser.

Mushroom-Noodle Casserole

Mushroom noodle casserole layers whole-wheat pasta, sauteed mushrooms and onions, and a blended tofu cottage cheese topped with toasted bread crumbs. A dairy-free vegan main that bakes in 20 minutes after assembly.

Curried Cabbage & Arame

Curried cabbage and arame seaweed sauteed in sesame oil with shoyu. A quick, mineral-rich macrobiotic side dish loaded with umami that's on the table in 20 minutes. Vegan and plant-based.

Sweet & Sour Pasta Salad

Vegetarian sweet and sour pasta salad with kamut spirals, kidney beans, black beans, and red bell pepper tossed in a tangy shoyu-barley malt dressing. Protein-packed and potluck-ready.

Szechuan Pepper Beef

Szechuan pepper beef stir-fry with dry-toasted peppercorns, red chili peppers, ginger, and garlic in a shoyu-brown sugar sauce. Wok-fried and ready in 35 minutes.

Easy Baked Beans

Canned beans baked with crushed tomatoes, barley malt syrup, hot mustard, and shoyu for a wholesome spin on the classic. Sautéed garlic and onion bring depth to this 40-minute side.

Chow Fun Noodles

Chow fun noodles stir-fried with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and crunchy vegetables, seasoned with shoyu and aji chiles. A Hawaiian-style noodle dish ready in 30 minutes.

Nigiri Sushi (Finger Sushi)

Nigiri sushi, the hand-formed Japanese rice fingers topped with raw or cooked seafood and a touch of mustard or wasabi. Make sushi at home with just rice, fish, and a few simple ingredients.

Quinoa, Leek & Tofu Casserole

Quinoa, leek and tofu casserole layers cooked quinoa with sautéed leeks, garlic, and pressed tofu in a whole wheat breadcrumb crust, baked with soy milk. Vegan, protein-rich main dish.

Inari Sushi (Cone Sushi)

Homemade inari sushi with seasoned fried tofu pouches stuffed with vegetable sushi rice, mushrooms, carrots, and green beans. A sweet-savory Japanese classic.

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