Tempura dipping sauce. Commonly used as a condiment for crispy tempura bites, this sauce is spiked with the bold flavors of Japanese soup stock, mirin or sake and soy sauce. Together, these ingredients make a statement sauce that’s totally delicious. Use it as a dip for tempuras, or drizzle over Asian style soups or salads for next level flavor and deliciousness.

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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Tempura Dipping Sauce

The perfect condiment for all your tempura dishes!

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Course: Chutney and Dips

Cuisine: Japanese

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 3

Author :Nish Kitchen

Servings 3 /4 cup sauce

Ingredients

▢ ¾ cup dashi Japanese soup base sauce
▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce
▢ 1 tablespoon mirin or sake I used mirin
▢ ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Add dashi, soy sauce, mirin or sake and salt to a small saucepan.
Stir to combine.
Place the pot over medium heat.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Simmer for one minute or until the alcohol smell disappears.
Serve hot.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week.

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Notes

For gluten free alternative of soy sauce, use tamari
If using sake, add a pinch of sugar
You can add condiments like grated ginger or daikon

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