Why do Westerners put soy sauce on rice?

Supposedly, this stems from it being perceived as a poor man’s meal, i.e. that’s all poor people can afford. Apparently many people enjoy doing that at home, but avoid it in public. Oddly enough, there’s less of a stigma in regards to putting soy sauce on things such as fried rice.

Are you supposed to put soy sauce on rice?

The brown, salty condiment that tastes good on everything from your dragon roll to a hibachi plate is created by fermenting soybeans. The result is a savory, umami flavor that’s hard to beat (via The Spruce Eats).

Where in grocery store is soy sauce?

Commercial soy sauce is readily available in grocery stores in the condiment aisle or Asian food section. Tamari and shoyu are both sold in natural foods stores and in Asian markets, sometimes in bulk.

Which cultures use soy sauce?

(In fact, the English name for soy sauce is derived from its Japanese name, shoyu.) The cross-cultural spread of soy sauce meant that it eventually became a key ingredient in the cuisines of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam as well.

Where does Walmart keep soy sauce?

In the supermarkets I go to it is often in the cereal aisle (near boxed soy milk and parmalat), in the dairy aisle, or in the soy/organic aisle. 99.

Is it a Japanese thing to put soy sauce on white rice?

that’s not just a japanese thing, but a chinese thing too. normally you just don’t pour soy sauce on white rice. it’s seen as something only the poor do. it’s actually kind of a joke to suggest that someone has to eat soy sauce on rice, because they can’t afford the “real food”.

What do Chinese people put soy sauce on?

As a Chinese, i vomited in my mouth a little when i saw soy sauce on rice, considering its used to flavor meat and vegetable dishes instead, and we fry it with rice and other ingredients rather than simply putting it on rice directly. This is like putting ketchup on spaghetti. But as for your question, nearly everything.

Does fried rice have soy sauce in it?

However, soy sauce is almost always on the table at Chinese and Japanese restaurants. And in the case of fried rice, the soy sauce might already be cooked into it (via MasterClass ). So, use your judgment and taste the fried rice before deciding if it needs more soy sauce.

What is soy sauce and what does it taste like?

If you’re a fan of sushi or have eaten in a Chinese or Japanese restaurant, you’re familiar with soy sauce. The brown, salty condiment that tastes good on everything from your dragon roll to a hibachi plate is created by fermenting soybeans. The result is a savory, umami flavor that’s hard to beat (via The Spruce Eats ).