Sakura Sauce
Delight your taste buds with the delicate and floral charm of Sakura Sauce, a Japanese-inspired condiment that celebrates the beauty of salt-pickled cherry blossoms. This versatile sauce combines the umami depth of soy sauce and dashi stock with the gentle sweetness of mirin and honey, enhanced by a subtle tang from rice vinegar. Thickened to the perfect consistency with a cornstarch slurry, it’s infused with the aromatic elegance of sakura, creating a unique balance of flavors perfect for drizzling over rice, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning pink-tinged sauce brings a touch of springtime elegance to your table, making it a must-try for any food lover seeking authentic Japanese flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 grams Salt-pickled cherry blossoms (sakura)
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 100 milliliters Dashi stock
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Rinse the salt-pickled cherry blossoms under cold running water to remove excess salt. Soak them in a bowl of water for 5 minutes, then drain and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small saucepan, combine the mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and dashi stock. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and begins to simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from heat and gently stir in the prepared cherry blossoms, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Use as a drizzle over your favorite dishes or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 93 mg | 2% | |
*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.
