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Tamari

 
Tamari
soy sauce
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Other Names:soy sauce

What is Tamari

A type of soy sauce made from soy beans but without any wheat. Tamari looks just like soy sauce and the flavor is almost identical.  Use tamari in any recipe that calls for soy sauce.  Tamari can be purchased in most well stock grocery stores, Asian markets and most health food stores like Whole Foods.

Substitute for Tamari

Use soy sauce, shoyu as long as you do not have a problem digesting wheat

Equivalents

1 tbsp tamari = 18 grams or 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce

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Nutrition Information For Tamari

Serving Size
1 tbsp
 
Calories
11
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1005mg
40%
Potassium
38g
0%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
0%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Tamari Recipes

  • Ketjap Manis
    Also spelled kecap manis, this is a sweet Indonesian sauce. Recipe includes sugar, soy sauce, garlic, star anise and lemon grass.
  • Quick Hoppin' John
    This faster version of the traditional Southern dish uses canned black eyed peas, onion garlic, allspice and cayenne. Served over rice with garnishes.
  • Bobs Fabulous Yummy Marinade
    Marinade recipe features cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cumin and jalapeno pepper. This marinade can be used to marinate tofu and meats, as a sauce for noodles or rice, and as a dressing for a green salad.

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