Crafted using traditional know-how from quality soybeans, it adds depth to dishes without masking the natural flavors of the ingredients. Widely appreciated in Thailand, this light soy sauce is ideal for seasoning stir-fries, marinades, noodles, vegetables, meats and seafood.

Tasting notes

The Thin Soy Sauce Dek Som Boon offers a clear amber-brown color and a fluid texture. On the nose, it reveals delicate aromas of fermented soy accompanied by light cereal notes. On the palate, its balance between saltiness and sweetness makes it a particularly pleasant sauce. Less intense than a dark soy sauce, it subtly enhances food while respecting its original flavor. Its finish is clean, slightly umami, with a pleasant length that brings finesse and indulgence to all your preparations.

How to use this light soy sauce?

The Dek Som Boon light soy sauce is an essential ingredient in everyday Asian cooking. Thanks to its balanced flavor, it can be used in many ways:

• Season wok stir-fries, such as noodles, fried rice or vegetables.

• Make marinades for chicken, pork, beef or seafood.

• Enhance soups and broths with a touch of umami.

• Prepare dipping sauces by mixing it with lime juice, garlic, ginger or chili.

• Season steamed vegetables, tofu or eggs.

• Add a few drops over white rice or noodles for a simple and flavorful seasoning.

Its delicate flavor also allows it to replace salt in many recipes while adding more aromatic complexity.

Recipe: Thai stir-fried chicken with light soy sauce

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 500 g chicken breasts, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons of Thin Soy Sauce Dek Som Boon

• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 150 g green beans

• 1 teaspoon of sugar

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• Black pepper

• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

1. Mix the chicken with the light soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar. Let marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a wok or a large frying pan.

3. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the chicken and brown it.

4. Add the onion, bell pepper and green beans, then continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes.

5. Adjust the seasoning with a little Thin Soy Sauce Dek Som Boon and a grind of black pepper.

6. Serve immediately with jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Simple and quick, this recipe perfectly showcases the delicacy of Thai light soy sauce and makes for an excellent meal with authentic flavors.