Common Ingredients

Toyo: The Essential Filipino Soy Sauce & How to Use It

Picture this: You’re simmering a pot of adobo, the iconic Filipino stew, and the kitchen fills with that irresistible aroma of garlic, vinegar, and Filipino soy sauce. But this isn’t just any soy sauce—it’s toyo, the Filipino version that’s been a kitchen staple for generations. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Filipino dishes like pancit …

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Filipino Soy Sauce

filipino soy sauce

Toyo is the Filipino word for soy sauce. It was introduced in the Philippines by Chinese traders way back in history. According to most accounts, the word toyo was derived from the Hokkien word for soy sauce, “Tau-yu“. It is a very common ingredient used in Filipino cooking and is one of the main ingredients …

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