The Art of Brewing Shoyu: Japan's 1,000-Year Secret to Perfect Flavor

This film reveals the thousand-year craft of brewing shoyu, the soy sauce at the heart of Japanese cuisine. It follows how a humble mould spore transforms soybeans into a deeply flavoured sauce, and the artisans who guard the process. It celebrates patience, skill and the science behind a single ingredient. It is a savoury watch for anyone drawn to food, craft and Japanese tradition. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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