Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu (金完熟白醤油) is a Japanese white soy sauce made for seasoning dishes while preserving the natural colors of the ingredients. It has a deep yet refined flavor with a delicate seasoning character, making it especially useful in broths, egg dishes, soups, simmered foods, and other recipes where conventional dark soy sauce would noticeably change the appearance of the finished dish.
Each bottle contains 1.8 L (60 fl oz) and is a product of Japan.
What Is Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu?
Shiro shoyu means “white soy sauce,” a Japanese soy sauce distinguished by its much lighter color. Yamashin's Kin-Kanjuku version is made to provide depth of flavor without overpowering the ingredients or substantially darkening a dish. The U.S. product label describes Kin-Kanjuku as a traditional aging process that develops soy sauce to a beautiful golden hue.
Flavor Profile
Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu has a deep yet refined flavor with a delicate seasoning character. Its light color helps highlight the natural appearance of vegetables, eggs, noodles, soups, and other ingredients.
How to Use Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu
Use this white soy sauce when you want soy-sauce seasoning without giving the finished dish the dark brown color associated with conventional soy sauce.
Japanese Dishes
- Osuimono and clear soups
- Chawanmushi
- Tamago dofu
- Tamagoyaki and other egg dishes
- Oden
- Hot pots
- Sunomono
- Light-colored noodle broths
Western Dishes
- Soups
- Stews
- Cabbage rolls
- Gratins
Chinese Dishes
- Egg drop soup
- Soup noodles
- Meatballs in sweet-and-sour sauce
- Hot pots
Product Details
- Brand: Yamashin
- Product: Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu / White Soy Sauce
- Japanese name: 金完熟白醤油
- Net contents: 1.8 L (60 fl oz)
- Country of origin: Japan
- UPC: 072546202286
Ingredients
Water, wheat, salt, ethyl alcohol, defatted soybeans.
Contains: Wheat, Soy.
Storage
Store the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Refrigerate after opening. White soy sauce can gradually darken when exposed to heat or light, so proper storage helps preserve its characteristic color and flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu?
It is a Japanese white soy sauce from Yamashin. Shiro shoyu is considerably lighter in color than conventional soy sauce, making it useful when you want soy-sauce seasoning without substantially darkening the ingredients.
What does Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu taste like?
Yamashin describes Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu as having a deep yet refined flavor that is not overpowering. The U.S. package also emphasizes its delicate seasoning character.
What is Kin-Kanjuku?
It is a traditional process used to age soy sauce to a beautiful golden hue.
What is white soy sauce used for?
It is particularly useful for clear soups, noodle broths, chawanmushi, tamagoyaki, oden, hot pots, vegetable dishes, soups, stews, gratins, and other recipes where preserving the natural color of the ingredients is important.
Is shiro shoyu the same as shiro dashi?
No. Shiro shoyu is white soy sauce. Shiro dashi is a seasoned dashi product that typically combines a soy-sauce base with additional broth ingredients. This product is Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu.
What ingredients are in Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu?
`Water, wheat, salt, ethyl alcohol, and defatted soybeans.
Does this product contain wheat or soy?
Yes. Contains wheat and soy.
How large is the bottle?
Each bottle contains 1.8 liters, or 60 fluid ounces.
Where is Yamashin Kin-Kanjuku Shiro Shoyu made?
It is a product of Japan.
How should it be stored?
Keep the unopened bottle in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Refrigerate after opening.