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ซีอิ๊ว
The essential dark salty condiment used in Thai cooking and as a table seasoning. Thai speakers distinguish between light soy sauce (ซีอิ๊วขาว) for saltiness and dark soy sauce (ซีอิ๊วดำ) for color and sweetness. Found on every restaurant table and used in stir-fries, soups, and marinades. Essential vocabulary for ordering food and cooking.
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