What Kind of Soy Sauce Do You Use?

September 30, 2008

Last time I went out for sushi, I debated over whether to use regular or reduced-sodium soy sauce. Reduced-sodium soy sauce is the condiment of choice for those who are watching sodium intake, as too much sodium can result in high blood pressure. Regular soy sauce, while definitely saltier, has more flavor, in my opinion. Ultimately, I opted for regular, but this prompted me to wonder what most people tend to use in their kitchens.

37 Comments

milosmommy 4 years 32 weeks

We use the low-sodium at home because it's better for you, but personally I think the regular tastes better. But I'm a fan of salt so there you go.

vitisva 4 years 33 weeks

Either really is fine but I feel better being careful about my sodium intake

shoneyjoe 4 years 33 weeks

I use the high-test, but I'm careful not to use too much. Dipping a piece of nigiri sushi into the soy sauce correctly (ie. wetting only the fish) usually does the trick.

skigurl 4 years 33 weeks

i use the low sodium when i am at a restaurant otherwise, the normal

skigurl 4 years 33 weeks

i use the low sodium when i am at a restaurantotherwise, the normal

Blackthorne 4 years 33 weeks

Mmmmmmm, liquid salt....We use regular here, but I use it very rarely. My partner is more fond of it. I'm boring. I like my rice plain or with a dab of butter.

Blackthorne 4 years 33 weeks

Mmmmmmm, liquid salt.... We use regular here, but I use it very rarely. My partner is more fond of it. I'm boring. I like my rice plain or with a dab of butter.

cravinsugar 4 years 33 weeks

reduced sodium for cooking, and reg when i go out. If the place has reduced that we dine out too, I will have reduced sodium also, but not because i am watching my blood pressure...just because it is healthier...plus, i don't eat enough soy sauce to begin wtih to really notice a difference in the taste.

heartbreakerx62x 4 years 33 weeks

Low sodium! I usually mix my soy sauce with tons of wasabi when I eat sushi anyway, so I really can't tell the difference in taste! May as well go for the healthier option!

Ikandy 4 years 33 weeks

For cooking I need the regular soy sauce, but for sushi or whatever, I'll go with the low sodium...my fave is hoisin sauce tho...yummm.

sonya ina 4 years 33 weeks

I can't tell the difference, so I opt for the reduced sodium (green cap!) I'm actually going for sushi tonight, and I'll be reaching for that one :]

CoconutPie 4 years 33 weeks

I don't really like soy sauce, but if I use some it'll definitely be the reduced sodium one.

superfoxml 4 years 33 weeks

I think sushi tastes better with reduced sodium soy sauce..the regular kind overpowers the flavor of the fish.

lexichloe 4 years 33 weeks

I always reach for the reduced when out. At home, it's usually regular. Funny, eh?

Tami715 4 years 33 weeks

I think they taste the same, so I'll usually go for reduced-sodium just because.

sugar_me_sweet 4 years 33 weeks

I like the low sodium for sushi but I like the regular for everything else.

Deidre 4 years 33 weeks

I totally think reduced-sodium tastes exactly the same as regular. So I go for that whenever it's the option!

HappyKate 4 years 33 weeks

I use both but only reduced sodium for sushi eating. I feel it allows the subtle flavors in the sushi to come through better.

bluebellknoll 4 years 33 weeks

Low sodium for sushi. Regular for everything else.

godeats 4 years 33 weeks

The delicacy an nuances of good soy sauce are completely lost in either of the products pictures above. It is like comparing ketchup to a handmade oven-roasted marinara sauce. Go for the organic, small-batch shoyu (the real name for soy sauce)--it's far more gentle and appropriate for an application like sushi.