Japanese Spicy Sauce – Chuka Tare

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 4

How to Make Japanese Spicy Sauce - Chuka Tare

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 tablespoons soy sauce
	6 tablespoons rice vinegar
	1 teaspoon red chili bean sauce , Chinese ( or tohbanjan or doubanjiang ) or 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1 teaspoon gingerroot , minced
	3 green onions , thinly sliced
	2 teaspoons sesame oil

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Japanese Spicy Sauce - Chuka Tare is a popular condiment in Japan, often served with salads, noodles, and rice dishes. The sauce has a unique combination of spicy, tangy, and umami flavors that add depth and complexity to simple dishes. There are many variations of the sauce, but the combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and sesame oil is a classic recipe that is easy to make at home. Whether drizzled over cold soba noodles or used as a dip for grilled meats, Japanese Spicy Sauce - Chuka Tare is a versatile sauce that you'll want to keep in your fridge at all times.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red chili bean sauce (or sriracha sauce).
2.	Add minced garlic, minced ginger, thinly sliced green onions, and sesame oil.
3.	3. Mix well and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.

PROS

Japanese Spicy Sauce – Chuka Tare is quick and easy to make, with ingredients commonly found in most kitchens.

It adds a delicious spicy kick to salads, noodles, and rice dishes.

CONS

The sauce is high in sodium due to the soy sauce, so it should be used in moderation for people with high blood pressure or those who are watching their sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic and ginger in the sauce have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that are beneficial to health. Sesame oil provides heart-healthy unsaturated fat and may help lower bad cholesterol.