Some beans or sauces

SOYS

Think of a common ingredient in Asian cuisine that can be fermented into a salty condiment or used as a plant-based protein.

The clue "Some beans or sauces" hints at "soys" because soybeans are a common type of bean, and soy is also a base for many sauces like soy sauce. The word "some" suggests the answer is plural, which fits "soys" instead of just "soy." It’s a straightforward double meaning—beans and sauces both tie back to soy products.