How to Use tamari in a Sentence

tamari

noun
  • Note: To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free tamari.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Quickly dip both sides of a single slice in the tamari and place it in the skillet.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Stir in the hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, tamari and Sambal Oelek.
    Susan Selasky, sacbee, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make a gluten-free option.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022
  • These black crackers bathed in tamari sauce are earthy and rich with a touch of sweetness.
    Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 29 June 2019
  • Add cream cheese to a bag filled with tamari or soy sauce, and let marinate in the fridge for an hour.
    Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2022
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, tamari and oil.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
  • In a bowl, toss the mushrooms with the tamari and sake. Arrange the mushrooms on a rimmed baking sheet and dot with the butter.
    Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2010
  • Add the marinara sauce or tomatoes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and tamari to the saucepan.
    Joseph Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, 18 July 2017
  • Pour in the mushroom broth and chopped mushrooms, and add the tomato paste and tamari, stirring to combine.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2022
  • In a small measuring cup with a pourable spout, mix together the soy sauce or tamari and mirin.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 12 June 2022
  • Young enjoys tamari as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi.
    Washington Post, 12 July 2021
  • Toss with tamari, sesame oil, minced ginger, jalapeño and scallions to order.
    Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, 22 June 2018
  • Add the chiles, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the vinegar, soy sauce or tamari and a few cracks of pepper.
    Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Mix the broth, soy sauce or tamari, onion, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a 6‑quart Instant Pot.
    NBC News, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Cut white and pale green parts from scallions (reserve dark green parts) and add to pot, along with garlic, chile, tamari, and 2 tsp.
    Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, cornstarch and tamari or soy sauce until smooth.
    Cathy Barrow, The Denver Post, 26 Aug. 2019
  • While the noodles cook, in a small saucepan, combine the broth, soy sauce or tamari, and mirin and set over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
    Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2021
  • Make the dressing by combining the lime juice, tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, peanut butter and chili in a small bowl.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Return the eggplant to the pan, along with the vinegar, tamari and cayenne; cook, gently tossing, for 2 to 3 minutes, so the flavors meld and the pan juices form a sauce.
    Joe Yonan, The Seattle Times, 26 June 2018
  • In a lidded jar, combine tamari, sugar, lime juice, garlic, oil and chili or jalapeno.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022
  • Finally, instead of the steak, zucchini, chopped and seared, with a splash of soy sauce or tamari and a drizzle of chile oil, would be great, too.
    Washington Post, 3 June 2021
  • Refreshingly crisp green beans are dressed with crushed sesame seeds, tamari and cane sugar.
    Mahira Rivers, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2020
  • Try gluten-free tamari, which is often made without wheat, and is thicker, darker, and milder in flavor.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2020
  • In a small bowl, whisk together scallions, lemon juice, tamari, tahini, and honey.
    Michelob Ultra, Bon Appetit, 31 Oct. 2017
  • To make this vegetarian, instead of fish sauce >> use soy sauce or tamari.
    Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, honey and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
    Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Add pepper sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, green onion, carrot shreds, chili paste and soy sauce or tamari.
    Lucy Saunders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2018
  • In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, tamari, Worcestershire sauce and oats.
    Priya Krishna, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2018
  • Add the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, coriander, fish sauce, tamari and herbs to a mixing bowl.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022

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