Low Sodium Versatile Sushi Sauce
Elevate your sushi game with this Low Sodium Versatile Sushi Sauce, a quick and flavorful complement to your favorite rolls, sashimi, or rice dishes. Made with low sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and a hint of freshly grated ginger, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors—all while being mindful of sodium content. With just 10 minutes of prep and cook time, this customizable sushi sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle to enhance your homemade sushi creations. Plus, an optional cornstarch thickener lets you adjust the consistency to your liking! Store any leftovers in the fridge, and enjoy this healthier, easy-to-make sauce that tastes just as good as it smells.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine)
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Optional: Cornstarch
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the low sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.
For a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring continuously until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to a jar or airtight container.
Serve as a dipping sauce, drizzle over sushi, or use as a marinade. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1730 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*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.
