Tempura Dipping Sauce

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 13

Tasty Tempura Dipping Sauce recipe for your Japanese cuisine

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup water
	1 tablespoon dashi granules
	1/4 cup mirin ( Japanese sweet wine )
	2 tablespoons soy sauce

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Tempura Dipping Sauce is a classic condiment in Japanese cuisine. It is a salty, sweet, and sour dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with tempura. This sauce is made with simple ingredients, but it has complex flavors that will elevate the taste of any dish it is served with. The dashi granules add umami flavor to the dish, while the mirin gives it a sweet taste, and soy sauce adds saltiness. This sauce can be used as a marinade, a topping, or a dip for other dishes too.

Instructions

1.	In a small pot, bring the water and dashi granules to a boil.
2.	Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 minute.
3.	Add the mirin and soy sauce, and stir until well combined.
4.	Let the sauce cool completely before serving alongside Tempura.
5.	Enjoy!

PROS

This Tempura Dipping Sauce is easy to make and can be prepared in minutes.

It adds a delicious umami flavor to any dish.

Made with only 4 ingredients, it is a simple yet flavorful sauce to have on hand.

CONS

This sauce is high in sodium due to the soy sauce content.

It is also a high calorie condiment and should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Soy sauce contains antioxidants and isoflavones that have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Dashi, a cooking stock made with bonito flakes, has been found to contribute to bone health, as it contains calcium.