tamari

IPA/təˈmɑː.ri/
IPA/təˈmɑːr.i/

tamari — noun

1. a dark, thick sauce made from fermented soybeans, similar to soy sauce but with

1.名詞B2
釋義

a dark, thick sauce made from fermented soybeans, similar to soy sauce but with a richer flavour and traditionally containing little or no wheat; often used in Japanese cooking or as a gluten-free alternative to regular soy sauce

例句

Lara added a spoonful of tamari to the stir-fry instead of regular soy sauce.

tamari used as a substitute for regular soy sauce

This Japanese recipe calls for two tablespoons of tamari and one of rice vinegar.

recipe quantities: tablespoons of tamari

同義詞
  • shoyu

    Shoyu is the Japanese word for soy sauce in general, whereas tamari is a specific type of shoyu that is thicker and darker.

  • soy sauce

    Soy sauce is the broader category; tamari is a specific variety that is thicker, darker, and often wheat-free.

文法句型

tamari + noun (e.g. tamari sauce)

uncountable: a bottle / a spoonful of tamari

用法筆記

Tamari is traditionally a by-product of miso fermentation, which gives it a thicker consistency and a more complex flavour than standard soy sauce. Because it contains little or no wheat, it is a popular choice for gluten-free diets.

常見錯誤

❌Tamari is the same as regular soy sauce.
✅Tamari is thicker and richer than regular soy sauce, and it often contains little or no wheat.
💡Although both are made from soybeans, tamari differs in texture, flavour, and wheat content.