Classic dipping sauces are a must accompaniment to any meal, and it’s always easy to make them from scratch. However, striking the right balance of different flavors is key, and here’s a recipe you’ll want to add to your repertoire to level up the flavors of your Japanese dishes. This classic tempura dipping sauce is the unique combination of three traditional Japanese sauces – dashi (soup base), mirin and soy sauce. Sake is a great substitute for mirin, however, add a little sugar to the mix for perfect flavor.
Tempura Dipping Sauce Recipe
Ingredients – First, the Japanese soup base stock. It’s easily available in the Asian section of your local grocery store. As some soup bases are concentrated mixes, remember to follow the package directions. Apart from dashi, you will also need mirin or sake and soy sauce. Soy sauce is already loaded with salt, so remember to add less salt to the dipping sauce. If you are using sake, make sure you add a pinch of sugar to the mixture. Boil the sauce – The second step is to cook the sauce for a few minutes. Boiling is crucial to remove the alcohol content of the sauce, mainly from sake or mirin. You can even store it in the refrigerator for a few days.
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For gluten free alternative of soy sauce, use tamariIf using sake, add a pinch of sugarYou can add condiments like grated ginger or daikon
