soypaste
nounUK /ˈsɔɪ.peɪst/
US /ˈsɔɪ.peɪst/
A thick, salty paste made from soybeans that people use in cooking.
She added a spoonful of soypaste to the soup for extra flavor.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A spreadable paste made by grinding soybeans into a smooth mixture.
He spread soypaste on his toast instead of butter.
3. Any thick soybean-based condiment used in Asian cooking.
The recipe calls for a dark soypaste to deepen the sauce.
4. A mashed soybean mixture used as a base for soups and stews.
Stir the soypaste into the broth until it dissolves.