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Mentsuyu

Mentsuyu sauce is used for variety of dishes. Most famously known to be used with soba and udon. This sauce is a foundation for many Japanese recipes. We'll show you how to make it from scratch!
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: authentic, easy

Ingredients

  • 100 ml soy sauce
  • 80 ml mirin
  • 30 grams sugar
  • 5x5 cm kombu
  • 10 g katsuobushi (bonito flakes)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients in a small pot on medium and bring to boil
  • Turn the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Using a strainer, pour the mentsuyu into a container. Store in fridge for up to 3 months.