26/06/2026
Ever noticed how good stir-fries have that glossy, almost takeout-style finish? 🥢✨
It is not just oil. It is timing.
Soy sauce works best when it is added towards the end of cooking. Add it too early, and the flavour can get too sharp, too salty, or simply disappear into the pan. But when the dish is almost done and the heat is still high, soy sauce coats the vegetables beautifully, adds that deep savoury umami note, and gives the dish a rich, appetising shine.
That last-minute toss is what makes bok choy, noodles, fried rice, mushrooms, tofu or even simple sautéed vegetables feel instantly more complete.
A small chef-style trick, but it changes the whole finish.
Next time, don’t rush the soy sauce. Let it come in at the end and do its magic. ❤️🥢
With Pouchong, flavour has always been about the little details that make home cooking taste special.
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