Soy sauce substitute
1 tablespoon soy sauce = 1 tablespoon tamari
Tamari is the closest to soy sauce. Coconut aminos is sweeter and has less salt.
Substitutes for 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Option 1
1 tablespoon tamari
A 1:1 swap. Usually gluten free, but check the label.
Option 2
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
A 1:1 swap. Sweeter and less salty, so add a pinch of salt if you need it.
Option 3
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Different, but gives the same savoury depth in marinades and stews.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
For 1 tablespoon soy sauce, you can use 1 tablespoon tamari; or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos; or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
What is the best substitute for soy sauce?
For most recipes, use 1 tablespoon tamari. A 1:1 swap. Usually gluten free, but check the label.