Karashisumiso Japanese Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the bold and savory flavors of Karashisumiso, a classic Japanese sauce that combines the umami richness of yellow miso paste with the fiery kick of Japanese mustard (karashi). Balanced with the tang of rice vinegar, a touch of sweetness from mirin and sugar, and a hint of water for perfect consistency, this versatile sauce is ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required. Ideal as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or glaze for grilled meats and vegetables, Karashisumiso delivers a harmonious blend of tangy, spicy, and savory notes that will delight your palate. Easy to make and bursting with authentic Japanese flavors, it’s the perfect addition to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Yellow miso paste
- 2 teaspoons Japanese mustard (karashi)
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the yellow miso paste and Japanese mustard (karashi). Use a whisk or spoon to mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Add the rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, and water to the bowl with the miso and mustard mixture. Stir well to combine.
Continue stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely and the sauce has reached a smooth and consistent texture. Adjust the water quantity if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust for flavor balance, adding an additional pinch of sugar for sweetness or a little more mustard for extra heat, if desired.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, dressing, or glaze, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
166 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1937 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
