# Soy Sauce Pearls

A little molecular gastronomy trick that will instantly elevate your next sushi night by transforming soy sauce into edible pearls that look just like caviar.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 100 grams soy sauce
- 2 grams agar agar
- cold neutral oil

## Instructions

1. Start with 100 grams of soy sauce.
2. Whisk in 2 grams of agar agar.
3. Let it simmer for just a minute or two, then take it off the heat.
4. Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
5. Once it feels warm, not hot, transfer it to a squeeze bottle.
6. Drop it into cold neutral oil that's been sitting in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
7. Drop from a little height for the best pearls and keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
8. Strain out the oil (you can save it for next time).
9. Give your faux caviar a quick rinse.
10. Serve with sushi or other dishes.

## Equipment

- kitchen scale
- whisk
- pan
- squeeze bottle
- funnel
- strainer
- bowl

## Tips

- Let it cool slightly, but not so much that it sets.
- Drop from a little height for the best pearls.
- Keep the bottle moving so they don't clump together.
- They keep in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container, so you can prep them ahead.
- Experiment with other liquids like balsamic vinegar, juice, or even cocktails.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOrHP1JDCxp/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/726a3b8f-31d5-429c-88d4-f716f65d6cfe
- Extracted: 2025-10-19

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