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soy sauce

a dark, salty sauce made from soybeans fermented and steeped in brine, used esp. as a flavoring in Chinese and Japanese dishes

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soy sauce Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: If you have taste changes add some dark soy sauce for a tangy flavor.

Adjective modifier

  • dark: If you have taste changes add some dark soy sauce for a tangy flavor.

Noun used with modifier

  • tablespoon: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
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