Salty, Sweet, and Surprising: 6 Irresistible Soy Sauce Dessert Recipes
Soy sauce in dessert!? Discover Kikkoman’s secret twist for unexpected deliciousness!
You might often use soy sauce when preparing dinner, but did you know it can also be used in desserts? As a fermented seasoning, Kikkoman Soy Sauce brings depth of flavor and unique culinary effects, making it a remarkable hidden accent that enhances sweetness and overall taste. In this article, we’ll introduce desserts made with soy sauce, along with the secrets behind their deliciousness, recommended by Kikkoman, which has long studied its functions and pairing with various ingredients.
Why Does Kikkoman Soy Sauce Pair So Well With Desserts? The Secret to Its Deliciousness
One reason Kikkoman Soy Sauce pairs so well with desserts lies in the effect of contrast. By adding just a trickle, the main flavor is perceived more strongly. In other words, when a touch of salty soy sauce is added to something sweet, the sweetness stands out even more.
Kikkoman Soy Sauce also develops umami during the fermentation process, so even a small addition can enhance flavors and give depth. Furthermore, when heated, the amino acids and sugars in soy sauce react to create an appetizing aroma and color.
All of these qualities are why desserts made with Kikkoman Soy Sauce taste so delicious!
Recommended Soy Sauce Dessert Recipes
Please enjoy a variety of dessert recipes using Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
Ice Cream with Soy Sauce
Just a drizzle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce over store-bought vanilla ice cream makes it surprisingly delicious. This is thanks to the effect of contrast: the balance of sweetness and saltiness blends in the mouth, enhancing each other. The toasty aroma unique to soy sauce also adds a delightful accent.
Soy Caramel Pudding
Add just a touch of Kikkoman Soy Sauce to caramel sauce! The toasty aroma and flavor of soy sauce give the sauce extra depth, creating a delightful sweet-savory taste where a hint of saltiness enhances the sweetness. The pudding is easily prepared by steaming the egg mixture in a fry pan, so you can enjoy the dessert anytime the craving strikes.
Easy Chocolate Cupcakes
Adding Kikkoman Soy Sauce as a hidden flavor to the cocoa batter and mixing in chopped chocolate results in a richly flavored result. The taste of soy sauce itself doesn’t stand out, but the umami from the fermentation process gives the batter depth, creating a well-rounded flavor that feels satisfying even though it’s not so sweet. It pairs perfectly with chocolate, making for an irresistible treat.
Mitarashi Dango (Sweet Soy Sauce-Glazed Rice Dumplings)
The golden sweet-savory sauce clings to the chewy skewered dumplings, creating an addictive flavor from the first bite. Mitarashi dango has long been enjoyed as a traditional Japanese snack. The key lies in the savory aroma produced by cooking Kikkoman Soy Sauce and sugar together. When the sauce is simmered to a smooth, glossy consistency, it coats the dumplings beautifully, giving them both shine and rich flavor.
Sweet Soy Sauce Glazed Popcorn
Once you start, you won’t stop! This popcorn has an addictive sweet-savory taste. Heating Kikoman Soy Sauce brings out an umami-filled, caramelized depth, while the gentle sweetness of mirin wraps everything together. It’s a simple yet irresistibly delicious snack.
Sweet Potato Jellies (Imo Yokan)
Imo-yokan is a traditional Japanese dessert made by setting mashed sweet potatoes with agar. Adding a touch of Kikkoman Soy Sauce as a subtle accent enhances the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, leaving a refined flavor that gently lingers on the palate. Agar, derived from seaweed, is a plant-based thickener rich in dietary fiber, which is another bonus. Light, wholesome, and subtly sweet, this dessert is both healthy and comforting.
More Soy Sauce Dessert Recipes
The Kikkoman Cookbook features many irresistible and mouth-watering soy sauce dessert recipes. Check them out and treat yourself to an unforgettable flavor experience!
More Information about the Seasoning Effects of Kikkoman Soy Sauce
For more on the culinary powers of Kikkoman Soy Sauce, visit the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum!
