The present invention relates to a novel liquid seasoning and a method for producing the liquid seasoning. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a novel liquid seasoning that retains the function of salted rice malt, has a good balance among umami, sweetness and saltiness, has a less koji smell and is highly convenient, and to provide a method for producing the liquid seasoning.本發明係關於新穎的液體調味料及其製造方法。依據本發明,可提供維持鹽麴的機能,甘味及甜味及鹹味的平衡佳,麴臭少,而且便利性高之新穎的液體調味料及其製造方法。