What is Usukuchi Shoyu?
Usukuchi shoyu is a variety of soy sauce which has a pale golden color and a mild flavor. In Japan, usukuchi is particularly popular in the Kansai region; it is also used in recipes from other parts of Japan. This more mild soy sauce is useful for delicate sauces, especially those which are designed to be pale in color, and some people enjoy it because the rich layered flavors of darker soy sauces are a bit too intense for them. Many Asian markets stock usukuchi shoyu, and it can also be found in the Asian foods aisle at your local grocer if you live in a reasonably large area.
