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Tempura Sauce

A quick and easy dipping sauce that enhances the flavor of tempura.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin sweet rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dashi powder optional, for extra umami

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce and mirin.
  3. Pour in the rice vinegar and mix well.
  4. Add the sugar to the mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
  5. If you're using dashi powder, add it now and mix thoroughly.
  6. Give your sauce a quick taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed.
  7. Allow the sauce to sit for a few minutes.
  8. Pour the sauce into a small bowl and serve alongside your freshly made tempura.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or finely chopped green onions on top before serving.