Yuasa Shoyu

Prefecture of Japan: Wakayama

Yuasa Shoyu in Japanese: 湯浅醤油

Yuasa Shoyu’s curry from Wakayama Prefecture includes a unique local ingredient: yuasa eggplant. This heirloom variety of eggplant can grow up to 10cm and is quite heavy for its size given its low water content and higher amount of flesh. Unlike other eggplants, which can be bland and almost flavorless, yuasa eggplants have a natural sweetness and bright, fruity flavor. And instead of the usual spongy texture, yuasa eggplants are silky smooth with a texture as soft as butter.