What’s Usukuchi Shoyu?

Usukuchi shukuu is a mild, light-colored soy sauce popular in Japan’s Kansai region. It is made by fermenting soybeans with salt, lightly roasted wheat, and mirin. Usukuchi is saltier than other soy sauces and should be added to food gradually. It is sometimes labeled as “light” soy sauce, but this refers to color, not fat […]

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