Japanese Sauce – Soba Tsuyu and Soba Zuyu

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1

Japanese Sauce - Soba Tsuyu and Soba Zuyu Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup dashi
	3 tablespoons shoyu
	2 tablespoons mirin ( Japanese Sweet Cooking Wine )
	2 tablespoons dried fish flakes ( Katsuobushi )
	1/3 cup rice vinegar ( Su , for Soba Zuyu only )
	1 tablespoon tangerine zest , skin shaved ( for Soba Zuyu only )
	red pepper flakes ( optional )

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Soba Tsuyu and Soba Zuyu sauce are classic Japanese sauces used in a variety of dishes. The Soba Tsuyu sauce is a combination of dashi, shoyu, mirin, and dried fish flakes, which lends to its savory and umami flavor. It is commonly served as a dipping sauce for cold soba noodles or tempura. The Soba Zuyu variation adds a refreshing twist to the classic Soba Tsuyu sauce with the addition of rice vinegar and tangerine zest. It can also be paired with cold soba noodles or served as a marinade for fish or chicken. Both sauces are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Instructions

1.	In a pot over medium heat, combine the dashi, shoyu, mirin, and dried fish flakes. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
2.	Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Add red pepper flakes if desired. This is your Soba Tsuyu sauce.
3.	For the Soba Zuyu sauce, combine the Soba Tsuyu sauce with the rice vinegar and tangerine zest in a bowl. Stir together until well combined.
4.	Serve the Soba Tsuyu sauce and Soba Zuyu sauce with cold soba noodles or use as a dipping sauce for tempura or other dishes.

PROS

Delicious and versatile, this Japanese sauce can be used as a dipping sauce, broth for soba noodles, or marinade.

The Soba Zuyu variation is a refreshing and citrusy twist on the classic Soba Tsuyu sauce.

CONS

The dried fish flakes used in this recipe may not be to everyone’s taste.

Soba Tsuyu sauce is high in sodium content due to the shoyu and dashi used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Soba noodles are a great source of dietary fiber, protein, and iron.
The dashi in this recipe contains antioxidants and may help boost the immune system.