Japanese Mustard Dipping Sauce (Karashi)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 0

Japanese Mustard Dipping Sauce (Karashi) recipe for your sushi craving

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	2 tablespoons sake
	1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
	1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

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Japanese Mustard Dipping Sauce (Karashi) is a popular dipping sauce often served alongside sushi and other Japanese dishes. This bold, tangy dipping sauce is made with soy sauce, sake, Dijon mustard, and hot pepper sauce, giving it a unique flavor that pairs perfectly with the flavors of Japanese cuisine. It is easy to prepare and is a great alternative to soy sauce for those looking to switch up their sushi dipping game. Whether you are a sushi lover or not, this dipping sauce is sure to be a hit for any lover of bold, flavorful sauces.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sake, Dijon mustard, and hot pepper sauce until well combined.
2.	Taste and adjust the flavors as necessary by adding more soy sauce or hot pepper sauce to taste.
3.	Transfer to a small serving dish and serve as a dipping sauce alongside sushi or other Japanese dishes.

PROS

This dipping sauce has a bold, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the flavors of sushi and other Japanese dishes.

It is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients.

It is a great alternative to soy sauce for those looking to switch up their sushi dipping game.

CONS

The hot pepper sauce in this recipe may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to spicy foods.

It is relatively high in sodium due to the soy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dipping sauce is relatively low in calories and fat.
It is a good source of protein and iron from the soy sauce.
It also contains capsaicin from the hot pepper sauce, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.