How to Use tamari in a Sentence

tamari

noun
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make a gluten-free option.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Young enjoys tamari as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi.
    — Washington Post, 12 July 2021
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, tamari and oil.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
  • Quickly dip both sides of a single slice in the tamari and place it in the skillet.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • For a gluten-free option, use liquid aminos, coconut aminos or tamari.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Stir in the hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, tamari and Sambal Oelek.
    — Susan Selasky, sacbee, 31 Oct. 2017
  • 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
  • For bold flavor, add garlic, ginger, and a splash of low-sodium soy sauce or tamari.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Refreshingly crisp green beans are dressed with crushed sesame seeds, tamari and cane sugar.
    — Mahira Rivers, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2020
  • Add the marinara sauce or tomatoes, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and tamari to the saucepan.
    — Joseph Hernandez, chicagotribune.com, 18 July 2017
  • In a lidded jar, combine tamari, sugar, lime juice, garlic, oil and chili or jalapeno.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022
  • 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
  • To make this vegetarian, instead of fish sauce >> use soy sauce or tamari.
    — Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 small bowl, whisk together oil, tamari, honey and 1 teaspoon vinegar.
    — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, 1 Oct. 2018
  • The soy sauce used to dress the tofu is thicker and richer, its umami coming from both tamari and soy sauce, sugar and maguro flakes.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, tamari, Worcestershire sauce and oats.
    — Priya Krishna, WSJ, 6 Sep. 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
  • Add the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, coriander, fish sauce, tamari and herbs to a mixing bowl.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Stir together tamari, sugar, sesame oil, starch, sesame seeds, ginger and garlic in a small bowl or measuring cup; set aside.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 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
  • Mix the broth, soy sauce or tamari, onion, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a 6‑quart Instant Pot.
    — NBC News, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Steak tartare channeling Korean galbi, potent with chile and tamari and mellowed with egg yolk.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
  • The mild flavor of the potatoes acts as the perfect canvas to display the smoky chipotles and paprika, sweet maple syrup, tangy lime juice, and salty tamari.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025

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