Best Soy Sauce Substitutes

What do you do when you reach for an ingredient, only to find you don’t have it? Improvise, that’s what. Even if you’re not making Asian food, many recipes call for soy sauce. It has an unmistakeable umami flavor that’s utilized in everything from marinades and BBQ sauce, to broth, glazes and dipping sauce and it works for meat, fish, veggies and pasta. That’s why it’s a staple ingredient in most kitchens around the world.

Soy sauce can be high in sodium though (like 1,000 milligram of sodium in one tablespoon high) and it’s made from soybeans and wheat, therefore it’s not gluten-free and can’t be used if you’re following a keto or paleo diet—or trying to keep your blood pressure in check. So, what are the best soy sauce substitutes? This list of seven breaks them down, from Tamari and Fish Sauce, to Coconut Aminos and Miso Paste.

Keep in mind that any substitute ingredient is going to give you a similar flavor to soy sauce, but not an exact match. Soy sauce has a definite salty profile, which means some some soy substitutes may require a little more (or less) of the ingredient than the amount of soy sauce called for in the recipe. Many of these soy sauce substitutes are vegan, gluten-free, cholesterol free, and much lower in sodium, for a healthy alternative in dishes and dipping sauces.

Tamari

Tamari is the soy sauce substitute that mimics soy sauce the most on this list, as the recipes for both are similar in how they are made and fermented. Soy sauce is made with soybeans and wheat however, and Tamari is simply soybeans so it tends to be smoother and richer—and gluten-free. It’s in the same flavor profile as soy sauce, but less salty.

Coconut Aminos

It is often said that you eat with your eyes first. If you’re swapping in Coconut Aminos for soy sauce, it’s a pretty close match visually, with a dark color to the liquid. This is a staple ingredient for people following a gluten-free or paleo diet. Coconut Aminos also have a more pronounced molasses flavor, so you will probably want to adjust the ratio of salt in the dish accordingly. If you want to be soy-free, Coconut Aminos are a great choice for this.

Liquid Aminos

This product is made with soybeans so it makes it a worthy stand-in for soy sauce in a recipe. Liquid Aminos is a common ingredient used in recipes for those who are looking for seasonings that are vegan and gluten free. This swap also requires balancing a slightly sweeter flavor with additional amounts of salt.

Worcestershire Sauce

What ingredients are in a bottle of Worcestershire Sauce? The famous brown paper bag covered bottle usually contains vinegar, tamarind, molasses and/or sugar, garlic, onion, anchovies and spices. It has a bit of a tang and sweetness that you won’t find in soy sauce, but with adjustments in ingredients you can make it work when no soy sauce is available. Note: While Worcestershire Sauce is typically not gluten-free, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Aauce is gluten-free, in addition to being cholesterol free, fat-free, preservative-free and having 80% less sodium than soy sauce.

Fish Sauce

Fish Sauce has similar characteristic flavors to soy sauce, but a much more concentrated and strong presence when used in dishes. Fish Sauce has a fermented profile (like soy) and is usually made anchovies. Go easy with this ingredient and slowly add to taste. Depending on the brand Fish Sauce can be gluten-free, but many contain gluten so double check the label.

Umeboshi Vinegar

You can find Umeboshi Vinegar in the store labeled as Ume Plum Vinegar. This vinegar is the result of umeboshi-making when sour plums are salted and weighed down until a brine forms. This substitute works well as a soy sauce replacement due to the saltiness of the brine in the vinegar, which will mimic the flavor notes of soy sauce. It can also be described as sour or fruity tasting.

Miso Paste

Miso Paste is a fermented soybean product widely used in Japanese cuisine. The paste can be added to soups, ramen, vinaigrettes and glazes and the best part about it is it’s ready to use the second you pop the lid off the tub. Miso Paste can be thinned out with some water and vinegar to take the place of soy sauce for a slightly tangy, more savory dipping sauce. A little goes a long way however, since it can be strong, and most formulas are vegan and gluten-free unless otherwise stated on the label.

Up next, the best Sticky Ginger Soy Sauce Chicken recipe.

Alice Knisley Matthias is a mom of two boys who love to trade weird-but-true facts. She writes about food, family, education and garden. She loves to cook, grow fresh herbs, and believes in an organic lifestyle for her family in the kitchen and the garden. She has a book about healthy snacks for kids published by Scholastic in summer 2020. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Eating Well, Highlights for Children, Boys' Life, Kids Discover, Chicken Soup for the Soul, What to Expect, Cook n' Scribble and an America's Test Kitchen Cook's Country Cookbook. She is the author of herbinkitchen.com.

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