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Filipino soy sauce, most often the Datu Puti brand, is best found through a Filipino grocer or online rather than a mainstream UK supermarket.
Which aisle is Filipino soy sauce in?
Mainstream UK supermarkets do not generally stock Filipino soy sauce specifically, so it is not found in a standard aisle. Filipino grocers keep it near the cane vinegar and other condiments.
Where to look, supermarket by supermarket
- Filipino grocers. Bottled, near cane vinegar and other Filipino condiments.
- Larger Asian supermarkets sometimes stock it alongside other soy sauces.
Aisle numbers move between branches, so use the section as your guide.
Is Filipino soy sauce sold in Tesco?
No, Filipino soy sauce is not a mainstream UK supermarket item. A Filipino grocer or an online specialist is the reliable route.
What to ask a member of staff
Ask for Datu Puti soy sauce by name, or Filipino soy sauce, since it is thinner and slightly different from Chinese or Japanese soy sauce.
Asian supermarkets
A Filipino grocer is the most reliable source, and usually stocks the Datu Puti brand widely used in Filipino cooking.
Buying it online
Online is a good option if there is no Filipino grocer nearby, and a bottle keeps for a long time.
Storing it
Keep it in the cupboard, tightly capped, the same as other soy sauces.
Frequently asked questions
Is Filipino soy sauce the same as Chinese soy sauce?
Not quite, it is thinner and slightly sweeter than Chinese light soy sauce, though it can substitute in most recipes.
What is Filipino soy sauce used for?
Mainly chicken adobo and other Filipino marinades and dipping sauces.
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- Filipino soy sauce. The thinner, slightly sweet soy sauce used in Filipino cooking.
