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I receive a Taste of Home's Cooking for 2. In the Spring 2007 edition it contained the following article and Soy Sauce Substitute Recipe. I would like to share this with you, it is a healthy substitute for Soy sauce, which most people love. Soy Sauce' s nick name is "Heart attack in a bottle". For years I have been too cautious in using it. I now use the Soy Sauce Substitue and it tastes, in my opinion, just the same as Kikomans Soy Sauce, can't tell the difference. BUT IT'S HEALTHIER,I USE IT, AND MY GUESTS HAVE NOT TASTED THE DIFFERENCE.
Article:
A little soy sauce can add big flavor to marinades, stir-fries, and other recipes. However, if you are on a salt restricted diet, it is imporant to stice to low-sodium variety of soy sauce. A TABLESPOON of regular soy sauce contains between 900 and 1,200 mg of sodium, compared to 605 mg in the low-sodium variety of soy sauces. But, for some peopole, that still seems high.
What's the solution? Make your own soy sauce. Soy sauce substite (recipe following) uses just 6 ingredients and takes mere minutes to make. Plus, one TABLESPOON contains only 222 mg sodium!
Tip: Sesame oil will keep several months if stored in a cool, dry place. Since it burns easily, it should not be used for frying or sauteing.
Recipe
SOY SAUCE SUBSTITUTE
3 TABLESPOONS beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 TABLESPOONS sesame oil
1 TABLESPOON dark molasses
dash black pepper
Preparation:
In a small bowl: dissolve beef bouillon in boiling water.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Store in the refrigerator.
Shake well before using.
Yield: 2 cups
Nutrition facts: 1 TABLESPOON of soy sauce substitute equals: 11 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.
Article:
A little soy sauce can add big flavor to marinades, stir-fries, and other recipes. However, if you are on a salt restricted diet, it is imporant to stice to low-sodium variety of soy sauce. A TABLESPOON of regular soy sauce contains between 900 and 1,200 mg of sodium, compared to 605 mg in the low-sodium variety of soy sauces. But, for some peopole, that still seems high.
What's the solution? Make your own soy sauce. Soy sauce substite (recipe following) uses just 6 ingredients and takes mere minutes to make. Plus, one TABLESPOON contains only 222 mg sodium!
Tip: Sesame oil will keep several months if stored in a cool, dry place. Since it burns easily, it should not be used for frying or sauteing.
Recipe
SOY SAUCE SUBSTITUTE
3 TABLESPOONS beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 TABLESPOONS sesame oil
1 TABLESPOON dark molasses
dash black pepper
Preparation:
In a small bowl: dissolve beef bouillon in boiling water.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Store in the refrigerator.
Shake well before using.
Yield: 2 cups
Nutrition facts: 1 TABLESPOON of soy sauce substitute equals: 11 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 222 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.