anyone have a good option for soy sauce?

NWCountryGal
NWCountryGal Posts: 1,992 Member
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I am doing the low-sodium but really want to explore the other options. I am getting too much sodium in the rest of my diet, even spinach. But I know I want some salt, that's ok, just wondering if I could find something I would enjoy on my rice.

Any suggestions appreciated, Denise
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  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    Do you have high blood pressure?
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I switched to Mortons Lite salt to reduce the sodium and boost the potassium. Also, there are low sodium soy sauces. Are you tracking your sodium when you log? I like hot wing sauce on a lot of things.
  • brokenjawedmuse
    brokenjawedmuse Posts: 132
    If you're looking for a substitute for soy sauce (and not salt in general), try Coconut Aminos. about 1/3rd of the sodium, but full of flavor.

    Also, I've used lemon in the past in recipes that needed salt and was quite satisfied with the results.
  • lbk318
    lbk318 Posts: 1 Member
    Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • fitnwhole
    fitnwhole Posts: 227
    If you're looking for a substitute for soy sauce (and not salt in general), try Coconut Aminos. about 1/3rd of the sodium, but full of flavor.

    Also, I've used lemon in the past in recipes that needed salt and was quite satisfied with the results.

    Funny you mentioned this. A friend of mine of Facebook just posted info about Coconut Aminos. I would agree with this ^^^
  • dzuli823
    dzuli823 Posts: 115 Member
    Have you tried Bragg's Liquid Aminos??
  • watchhillgirl
    watchhillgirl Posts: 597 Member
    Tamari is good, but still a lot of sodium. Have you tried mrs dash? That is always good. Or some lemon juice? I love lemon juice on just about anything!
  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
    Bragg Liquid Aminos

    I was thinking the same but if your concern is the sodium content, I would try flavoring up your food with herbs and spices instead.

    Also, depending on the dish, try adding different ingredients to change up the flavor. If you're having rice, add some beans; if you're steaming vegetables, add some garlic.
  • metacognition
    metacognition Posts: 626 Member
    I know some vegetarians swear by Bragg's liquid aminos - it tastes just like soy sauce, but it does have a very salty taste.
  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
    I know some vegetarians swear by Bragg's liquid aminos - it tastes just like soy sauce, but it does have a very salty taste.

    I personally love Bragg's Liquid Aminos but if the OP wants to reduce intake of sodium, she's not going to find it with this product unfortunately.

    Regular soy sauce has about 864mg of sodium per tablespoon. Bragg's has about 960mg per tablespoon.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Bragg Liquid Aminos

    yep
  • WiseBey
    WiseBey Posts: 4 Member
    I like Bragg's Liquid Amino's
  • Shadowknight137
    Shadowknight137 Posts: 1,243 Member
    Balsamic vinegar.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I know some vegetarians swear by Bragg's liquid aminos - it tastes just like soy sauce, but it does have a very salty taste.

    I personally love Bragg's Liquid Aminos but if the OP wants to reduce intake of sodium, she's not going to find it with this product unfortunately.

    Regular soy sauce has about 864mg of sodium per tablespoon. Bragg's has about 960mg per tablespoon.

    Interesting good job looking that up. Doesnt look like it would be a good option if you want low sodium.

    I wonder if it would be possible to make your own or make a mock soy.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Found this.

    It uses beef bullion bet you get get a low sodium or salt free bullion

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/soy-sauce-substitute/
  • JonathanBB
    JonathanBB Posts: 252 Member
    If you are making this at home try substituting low sodium or no sodium broth for the water to boost the flavor. I do not know if you are using white rice or brown rice but brown rice has more flavor to it (as well as nutritional value) than white rice. Also, I assume you are not just eating rice, but you are having other things with it. Let those other ingredients provide the flavor and just don't use soy sauce.
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Bragg Liquid Aminos

    This!
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Try to layer the salt in your meals when you're cooking. Instead of just salting to taste at the end, season things as you add them to the pan. Your meals will be more evenly seasoned, and you won't need to add as much soy or otherwise at the end.

    Same with Asian cooking. Don't rely on soy as your only source of seasoning.


    Other salty (to various degrees) asian condiments:

    fish sauce
    Sriracha
    gojuchang (red pepper paste)
    Sesame oil
    rice wine vinegar
  • Queen2day
    Queen2day Posts: 68 Member
    When I am cooking my stir fry recipes, I substitute teriyaki sauce for soy sauce as it provides similar flavors, but less sodium.
  • michelle7673
    michelle7673 Posts: 370 Member
    My old sushi trick was to use half soy sauce, half Japanese beer. I suppose the real trick is not drinking the rest of the can....but I found I liked the sushi better that way.
  • happyheathen927
    happyheathen927 Posts: 167 Member
    Coconut aminos. :)
  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
    Doesnt look like it would be a good option if you want low sodium.

    I wonder if it would be possible to make your own or make a mock soy.

    Lo an behold - non-sodium salts! Not all salts are sodium based. Many no-salt or low salt seasonings actually use potassium-based salts.

    http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/salt-substitutes/
  • stacy_rihel
    stacy_rihel Posts: 47
    Bragg Liquid Aminos

    YES!! This stuff is GREAT and very very low sodium!
  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
    When I am cooking my stir fry recipes, I substitute teriyaki sauce for soy sauce as it provides similar flavors, but less sodium.

    The problem with teriyaki sauce is that by "lowering" the amount of soy sauce used in its ingredients, it usually has a higher sugar content which is why this may not necessarily be a "healthier" option.
  • alexisu96
    alexisu96 Posts: 103 Member
    I live in germany ( so i dont know where you would get this). But i recently bought a food accent pump spray. The flavor is soy, ginger and chili. Maybe get a cooking pump spray and lighten soy with water and add spices. Or just add ginger and chili. Nice mix for rice. Or that chili pate at Thai restaurants.
  • FairuzyAmanuzy
    FairuzyAmanuzy Posts: 221 Member
    Coconut Aminos! Taste the same but WAY better for you.
  • SleepySin
    SleepySin Posts: 168 Member
    Bragg Liquid Aminos

    YES!! This stuff is GREAT and very very low sodium!

    Um no.. it's not low in sodium at all. I worked out the sodium content and compared it to soy sauce - it actually has 100mg more sodium than soy sauce per tablespoon.
  • stacy_rihel
    stacy_rihel Posts: 47
    Oh, and Braggs liquid aminos IS soy sauce, read the label
  • LauraRose03
    LauraRose03 Posts: 140
    Found this.

    It uses beef bullion bet you get get a low sodium or salt free bullion

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/soy-sauce-substitute/

    This is a great idea^^^ I also like lemon as a substitue for salt. Bragg's amino acids is awesome but there is a lot of sodium in it. I will have to look into the coconut aminos. Thanks for posting this!!!!
  • dailyfunshine
    dailyfunshine Posts: 7 Member
    Braggs Liquid Aminos or Tamari...hope that helps!!

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