Ogiri (Fermented Melon Seeds) vs Soy sauce
A side-by-side guide to substituting Soy sauce for Ogiri (Fermented Melon Seeds) (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Soy sauce for every 1 tbsp of Ogiri (Fermented Melon Seeds).
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Soy sauce
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
Tags: commonvegandairy-free
Notes: Provides fermented umami but is liquid and much saltier. Use 0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp ogiri; reduce other salt sources.
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Provides fermented umami but is liquid and much saltier. Use 0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp ogiri; reduce other salt sources. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Provides fermented umami but is liquid and much saltier. Use 0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp ogiri; reduce other salt sources. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Provides fermented umami but is liquid and much saltier..
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