First Extraction Soy Sauce

Also Called

premium soy sauce

Usage

as a seasoning, as a dipping sauce

Description

The premium soy sauce, known as tóuchōu in Chinese, is a sub-category of light soy sauce. As its name suggests, it’s the first extraction of the sauce after fermentation. Compared to standard soy sauce, it’s treasured for its overall rounder and fuller flavor. The superiority of the first extraction aligns with the logic behind the extra virgin olive oil.