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Salt-based yakiniku sauce — shio dare — is the lighter, cleaner counterpart to soy-based varieties, and Daisho's Yakiichi Umami Shio Dare makes a good case for why it deserves equal attention. Built around a garlic-forward base with sesame oil, pepper and a soy sauce accent, the sauce has a savoury depth that belies its relatively restrained colour. The umami is rounded rather than sharp — the kind that lingers gently after the bite rather than asserting itself upfront. It works particularly well with chicken, pork belly, seafood and grilled vegetables, where a soy-heavy sauce might overwhelm, and is equally useful as a marinade or a finishing drizzle. A versatile Japanese yakiniku sauce for anyone who prefers their barbecue seasoning on the lighter, more aromatic side.
