saang1 cau1生抽

Jyutpingsaang1 cau1

Yalesāang chāu

名詞

Definition

Light soy sauce, which is lighter in color and saltier than dark soy sauce.

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How it's used

Light soy sauce is the default choice for seasoning and dipping in Cantonese cooking because of its salty profile and thin consistency. While dark soy sauce is primarily used for adding colour to braised dishes, this variety is essential for bringing out the flavour of ingredients like steamed fish or stir-fried vegetables.

Measure word

zi1支jī

Examples

le1呢dip2碟zing1蒸jyu2魚jiu3要lok6落do1多di1啲saang1生cau1抽sin1先hou2好sik6食。

This steamed fish needs more light soy sauce to taste good.

nei5你uk1屋kei2企zung6仲jau5有mou5冇saang1生cau1抽aa4呀？

Do you still have any light soy sauce at home?

Common phrases

zing1蒸jyu4魚saang1生cau1抽

light soy sauce for steamed fish

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with dark soy sauce, which is called 老抽. Using the wrong one will drastically alter the saltiness and colour of your dish, as they are not interchangeable in most recipes.