See Ew Khao (Light Soy Sauce)
It can also be used as a substitute for a sampler. Thai soybean pale soy sauce
Description
Thai light (thin) soy sauce. Similar to Japanese light soy sauce, it is salty, thin, and savory. Often used as a vegetarian alternative to fish sauce.
Classification: Soy Sauce
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How to use
Ingredients
- Soybeans
- Wheat
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- (Prep) Used alongside or instead of fish sauce to add saltiness and umami to stir-fries and soups.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese light soy sauce (add a little sugar)
Pairing
All veg stir-fries / Pad Krapow (for fish sauce haters)
Trivia
[Difference] Lighter in color than Japanese dark soy sauce and often has a touch of added sugar, adding salt without overpowering Thai flavors.
Eating tips & etiquette
For Chinese-Thai dishes (like Pad Wun Sen), this soy sauce is used much more frequently than fish sauce.
Allergen
Soy, Wheat