What is the difference between light and dark soy sauce?
Light soy sauce is also known as thin soy sauce; it is lighter in color and saltier in taste than dark soy sauce. Light soy sauce is commonly used for marinating or seasoning dishes; it is also used as a dip. Aside from being darker in color and less salty than light soy sauce, dark soy sauce is also referred to as black soy sauce and is used in sautéing and stewing to give an extra touch of sweetness and color. Not every dish calls for soy sauce; on some occasions, salt is used instead.
