Soy Sauce Recipe
Make Soy Sauce Recipe in just 8h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Fermentation Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare Soybeans
Soak the soybeans in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- 2
Cook Soybeans
In a large pot, cook the soaked soybeans in fresh water for about 1 hour until tender.
- 3
Prepare Wheat
Toast the wheat in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Allow it to cool before proceeding.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soybeans, toasted wheat, and koji mold. Mix well.
Fermentation Process
- 5
Create Mixture
Add 4 cups of water and salt to the soybean and wheat mixture. Stir until the salt is fully dissolved.
- 6
Ferment the Mixture
Transfer the mixture to a fermentation container. Sprinkle the lactic acid bacteria and yeast on top. Cover with a cloth and let it ferment in a warm, dark place for 6-12 months.
- 7
Check Fermentation
After 6 months, taste the mixture. If it has a strong umami flavor, it is ready. If not, allow it to ferment longer.
- 8
Strain and Bottle
Once fermented, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to separate the solids. Transfer the liquid to sterilized bottles.