A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A brown liquid sauce, not plain soy sauce; appearance alone cannot identify its ingredients.
In the kitchen
Served as a condiment with steamed beef balls and used in marinades and sauces. Add to taste rather than assuming it is already in the dish.
Formulas vary. Common versions contain anchovies; some contain soy or barley malt vinegar. Check the actual label for fish, soy and gluten rather than assuming it is vegetarian.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有喼汁（伍斯特酱）吗？
Does this dish contain Worcestershire sauce (gip zap)?
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.
