A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A vegetable fermentation brine, distinct from the mineral coagulant used to set tofu and from soy-spice braising sauce.
In the kitchen
Used to soak tofu before frying or other cooking. It is a preparation ingredient, not a table drink.
Color, strength and added ingredients vary by producer. Ask about the actual brine composition rather than assuming every version is vegan.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有苋菜梗发酵卤汁吗？
Does this dish contain Fermented amaranth-stalk brine?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
