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Substitute Tamari + molasses for Dark soy sauce

What dark soy sauce does in a recipe: Thick, aged soy that colors braises glossy mahogany without much salt.

Tamari + molasses

per 1 Tbsp dark soy

US1 Tbsp tamari + 1/2 tsp molasses
Metric15 ml tamari + 3 g molasses
CommonBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeFish-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeVeganContains soy

Gluten-free path to the same color.

What changes: Same as above, GF

More options: all 2 Dark soy sauce substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Tamari + molasses for Dark soy sauce?
per 1 Tbsp dark soy — US: 1 Tbsp tamari + 1/2 tsp molasses. Metric: 15 ml tamari + 3 g molasses.
Why does Tamari + molasses work as a Dark soy sauce substitute?
Gluten-free path to the same color.
What changes when you use Tamari + molasses instead of Dark soy sauce?
Same as above, GF

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