Is there a suitable soy substitute?
Is there a way to omit the soy sauce but get a similar result? I know coconut aminos might add too much sweetness. I developed an intolerance to soy a few years ago and I’m still figuring out whether I can modify foods I used to love to bring them back into my life.
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Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì
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AntoniaJamesNovember 11, 2019
I've had to use coconut aminos for guests who cannot tolerate soy. In a dish like this, I'd mix lime juice in with the coconut aminos along with just a touch of fish sauce to boost the umami + salt, both of which seem to be sorely lacking with coconut aminos. ;o)
P.S. For stir fries where lime isn't an obvious add-in, I add a splash of rice vinegar.
P.S. For stir fries where lime isn't an obvious add-in, I add a splash of rice vinegar.
boulangereNovember 10, 2019
I can't have soy either, Miranda. I have good luck using a 50-50 blend of coconut aminos and fish sauce.
NancyNovember 10, 2019
Worcestershire sauce.
Not exact, but good.
Not exact, but good.
Stephanie B.November 10, 2019
I thought worcestershire sauce had soy sauce in it?
NancyNovember 10, 2019
Stephanie -
Not in the Lea and Perrins (basic, well-known brand according to various sources).
Could be in some other brands I don't know.
If you want to avoid soy, read label list on the brand you might buy.
Nancy
Not in the Lea and Perrins (basic, well-known brand according to various sources).
Could be in some other brands I don't know.
If you want to avoid soy, read label list on the brand you might buy.
Nancy
Stephanie B.November 9, 2019
Coconut aminos might be your best bet. Maybe decrease the brown sugar and/or maple syrup when you're mixing the marinade to account for the sweetness from the coconut aminos.
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