5 bottles of soy sauce on ice cream

Ice cream and soy sauce may seem like an unexpected combination, but when you pour soy sauce over vanilla ice cream, it quickly takes on a flavor similar to caramel or mitarashi dango.

Soy sauce is made up of over 300 aromatic compounds, so even unexpected combinations like ice cream can produce a unique flavor.

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I tried it with over 10 different kinds of soy sauce.

In order to delve deeper into the compatibility of ice cream and soy sauce, we lined up a number of soy sauces and compared their tastes. Before comparing the tastes, we tried to guess which soy sauce would go best with vanilla ice cream. Is a sweet soy sauce the best? Or is a light soy sauce better for bringing out the sweetness of the ice cream? A soy sauce that is too strong is no good. Various opinions emerged.

Then we tried it. The sweet soy sauce had a strong sweetness and aroma, which overpowered both the ice cream and the soy sauce. On the other hand, the rich soy sauces made from re-brewed and tamari soy sauces were great, and went perfectly with the vanilla ice cream!

Once we had a general idea of ​​the trends, we continued comparing the soy sauces and found that there were subtle but clear differences in flavor depending on the soy sauce, such as some soy sauce having a stronger caramel flavor and others having a stronger mitarashi dango flavor.

From the taste comparison, we selected the 5 most popular ones among our staff! We hope you will enjoy them at home.

Getting started

If you're new to this, we recommend you try this first. We think you'll enjoy the combination of vanilla ice cream and soy sauce without any discomfort.

Recommended as an introduction to re-brewed soy sauce

This easy-to-use, mild soy sauce is also delicious poured over vanilla ice cream. It quickly transforms into a mysteriously sweet mitarashi flavor.

Intermediate

For those who want a stronger flavor and are looking for a taste that suits them best, these two bottles will give you a fuller taste of soy sauce, with a rich flavor and fragrant aroma.

This is the classic re-brewing method!

This is a classic dish that is recommended for fatty sashimi, etc. When combined with vanilla ice cream, the richness and saltiness come to the fore.

Aged three years, the black stands out against the white plate

Made from domestically grown soybeans and wheat, aged for three years. When mixed with vanilla ice cream, it has an appealing coffee-like flavor.

Advanced edition!

A little surprising is the Shiro Tamari and Miso Tamari. Although they have a modest flavor, you will surely enjoy their addictive taste, which is different from any other combination you may have had before.

The only ingredients are wheat, salt, and shochu.

Shiro Tamari makes the most of the color and flavor of the ingredients. When combined with vanilla ice cream, it enhances the flavor and gives off a slightly salty, salted caramel taste.

Inspires the imagination of food lovers

The umami extract extracted from long-aged miso goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream. The mellow caramel flavor is addictive.

Tips for enjoying soy sauce with ice cream even more

① For ice cream, the "Super Cup" is the best! Considering availability and price, it's the best so far. If the ice cream is too expensive, I think the compatibility with soy sauce will change a little.

② Be careful not to apply too much ! If you apply too much from the beginning, there is no going back. Try applying a little at a time.

3. Enjoy the change in flavor as you mix it in! There are soy sauces that taste great just as they are, and some that taste even better when mixed in with a spoon. Try to find your favorite balance.