James Silverton wrote:
>
> val189 wrote on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:15:08 -0800 (PST):
>
> >> Which Soy Sauce do you prefer?
>
> > I used to be able to find Angostura low sodium soy sauce, but
> > none of the three tribes carry it (three big chains in my
> > area). I'm making do with the Kikkoman light, but I find I am
> > using ponzu more often.
>
> >Or I use hoisin sauce watered down.
>
> Hoisin sauce has lots of uses but it is *sweet* and no substitute for
> soy sauce. One of my favorite uses of hoisin, following the example of
> people who look like they might be vietnamese, is a 1:1 mixture with
> siracha as a dipping sauce for the meat in Pho.
> --
>
> James Silverton

Soy sauce mixed with sriracha or garlic/chile sauce is good for dipping
too.