Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2013

I made this tonight and I didn't have soy sauce so I just used 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar instead and it came out excellent. I will definitely be making this again it tastes amazing! I used Udon and Soba noodles and added chicken, broccoli, onions and mushrooms.

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srslykathleen

Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 23, 2013

Just a comment here about the MSG. Kitchen Basics brand (comes in a box, not a can)doesn't have MSG & is gluten free; there is also a salt free version of this, but it's becoming difficult to find. Swansaon (again, comes in a box) doesn't use MSG. Herb Ox & Wylers also are MSG free & these may be more practical to use, as one doesn't have to open up a big box. One reviewer says that she freezes the leftovers in an ice cube tray. If you can't find any of these at your grocers, ask the manager to order it for you. Most grocers are willing to accomodate you.

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Mrs. W

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2013

My boyfriend has a minor soy allergy, so I made this for him. I used vegetarian bouillon instead, tastes amazing!

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Breezy88

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2013

Gaaaaack!!!! I have tremendous respect for the chef who created this, because he/she went much farther than I ever could have. No doubt. I could not have done this. However, this tastes nothing like soy sauce. I'm sorry.

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ar91745

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2013

Thanks bunches! You saved the day when I couldn't find any soy sauce and needed it to be GF! This was the bomb. Couldn't tell the difference. At the dinner table, I added brown sugar and reduced it and it made a delicious sauce to pour over rice and veggies. Yum!

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Anel

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: North Hollywood, California, USA

Living In: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2013

Wow! This was amazing!!! I was short for a different recipe and needed this in a pinch! It was exactly what I was looking for. I actually prefer it to the store bought I was trying to matching it to (less ginger and a lil added salt and it was a perfect match!) I really think I will be replacing store bought with this! It is most definitely holy delicious!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing xoxoxoxo

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lovinghappyhome

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2012

This was just right for an emergency substitution. We were very pleased with how similar the flavor of this sauce was to actual soy sauce. My son just kept saying "Wow! Wow! It tastes just like it"! I followed the recipe exactly and don't feel it needs any tweaking for our taste. I love the idea that I can make a sodium free version as well using Herb Ox's sodium free bouillon. Since most recipes call for small amounts, I froze the unused portion in ice cube trays for later use. I am adding this to my ever growing list of products I no longer need to purchase ready made!

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What's for dinner, mom?

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2012

This works ok as a sub for soy sauce but it honestly doesn't taste very much like it. It tastes too much like beef broth...

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menasheep

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Evening Shade, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2012

I love balsamic vinegar but it's cured in grape barrels and it says "grape must" on all bottles of the stuff and, long story short, is a severe allergen to me. I'm wondering if there's a balsamic vinegar substitute out there that would go well with this recipe.

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thedoug

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2012

Made this when I ran out of soy sauce and needed it for another recipe. It was so close to the taste of real soy sauce but not quite all there (which is why I give it 4 stars). Don't get me wrong though this will do the trick and wont disappoint. I am going to make it for my mom, who is on a special diet with no soy. I need to find bouillon with no msg though.

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