The Unlikely Sweetener: A History of Soy Sauce in Desserts Soy sauce has been a staple condiment in many Asian cuisines for centuries, adding depth and umami flavor to savory dishes.
Its presence in desserts is a more recent phenomenon, one that has gained traction in the Western world over the past decade.
The use of soy sauce in desserts can be traced back to traditional Asian sweets like mochi, manju, and daifuku.