Dark Soy Sauce

This sauce is aged for much longer than light soy sauce, hence its darker, almost black colour. It is slightly thicker and stronger than light soy sauce and is more suitable for braising and richer sauces. I prefer it to light soy as a dipping sauce, though both can be used for dipping. It is known in Chinese markets as Dark Soy Sauce and Soy Superior Sauce. Although used less, it is nevertheless important to have on hand.