Creative Ways to Cook with soy sauce – Recipes You Haven’t Tried
Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious soy sauce recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.
Recipes with soy sauce
The soy sauce is rich and delicious, the fresh squid is crispy and bouncy, stir-fried together, the fresh flavor rises instantly. This time, a little slightly spicy bean paste sauce was added, which not only makes the taste more layered, but also highlights the freshness of fresh squid.
A golden, glossy Hong Kong classic! Tender chicken is infused with the rich aroma of soy sauce, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Simple to make yet irresistibly flavourful — a timeless comfort dish that brings authentic Hong Kong taste straight to your table.
Imagine a steaming hot skillet arriving at your table — the air alive with sizzle and warmth. At the centre, a cloud of fluffy rice nestles beneath a melting pad of butter, while thin ribbons of beef begin to sear and caramelise at the edges. As you stir, the grains take on a glossy coat of savory sauce, mingling with bursts of sweet corn and the faint crunch of scallions. The result is a hearty, comforting platter that crackles with heat — smoky beef, buttery rice, and fragrant pepper blending into a satisfying harmony. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that still feels indulgent and fun, it’s a simple dish with a dramatic presentation that warms from the skillet up.
This is an easy yet flavourful stew made with a special sauce from unexpected condiments.
A Vietnamese lemongrass marinate with aromatic south east Asia seasonings - coconut milk and fish sauce. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe!
Pork chop in ketchup is a home-cooked dish that is very popular among children. It is made with pork chop as the main ingredient and is seasoned with sweet and sour ketchup. The pork chop is marinated and fried until golden brown, then mixed with seasonings such as ketchup, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar to form a rich sauce that adds flavor to the pork chop. This dish has attractive color, rich taste, moderate sweetness and sourness, and is very delicious with rice.
Firm salmon fillets, lightly seared, deliver a satisfying crispness and rich, buttery depth. A bright, citrus-y lime glaze — accented with garlic, soy and a whisper of honey and oyster sauce — wraps the fish in a lively balance of tang, savoury umami and gentle sweetness. As the sauce warms and thickens, it clings to the salmon, adding layers of shine and flavour that lift the natural richness of the fish. With each forkful comes the contrast: tender flesh, zesty lime brightness, and a subtle savoury-sweet undertone. Elegant yet comforting, this dish celebrates simple ingredients transformed into a vibrant, flavour-packed dinner — perfect with a bowl of steamed rice or fresh greens.
Want something more refreshing for summer? Try this sweet and spicy marinate sauce over salmon sashimi to boost your appetite!
This is an aromatic and flavourful rice bowl with a homemade sauce that is definitely worth a try!
Tender cubes of beef sear until the edges caramelise, sealing in their deep, meaty richness. A glossy balsamic glaze sweeps across each piece, layering sweet-acidic complexity that elevates the natural beefy depth. The sauce clings gently, adding hints of bright tang and subtle sweetness that pull in the savoury, earthy tones. Every bite offers a satisfyingly rich meaty bite with a sophisticated finish — bold, balanced, and elegantly robust. This dish delivers warmth and depth, perfect for a cozy dinner that feels both comforting and refined.