Shoyu Caramel

By Mark Brenneman on April 03, 2026

Overview

This is a specialty sweetener I use for the Umami Sazerac I have been recreating.

Ingredients

1. 15g (1tbsp) soy sauce
2. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
3. 1/4 cup water
4. 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Stop stirring and cook until the caramel turns a deep amber color.
3. Remove from heat
4. Let cool before using
5. Store in fridge

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