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Gwennie B asked in Food & DrinkEthnic Cuisine · 1 decade ago

Would You Save Tamari For Certain Dishes (Instead Of Soy Sauce), Or Just Use Them Interchangeably?

I've heard some sources that say that the two are almost identical in flavor, but others say that it is thicker, darker, and richer than soy sauce, and has a more complex, smooth flavor, along with being less salty.

So- is there a noticeable difference? Are certain dishes better suited with one or the other, do you think? I have both in my cupboard but have yet to open the tamari.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    i find tamari to be far superior to soy sauce. i agree that it is richer, more complex, smoother, and less reliant on a crazy salt factor to give flavor. i use it in place of soy whenever possible. if i'm eating out and no tamari is available i find plain old soy to be totally one-dimensional and overpowering. great question!

  • 1 decade ago

    I buy Tamari because of its milder flavor. It seems lighter and less saltier than soy sauce.

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