Tempura Dipping Sauce
Elevate your tempura experience with this classic Japanese Tempura Dipping Sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Made with a harmonious blend of dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and a hint of sugar, this versatile sauce complements the light, crispy texture of tempura beautifully. The addition of freshly grated ginger provides a zesty kick, while optional grated daikon radish adds a refreshing twist. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy dipping sauce is ideal for a cozy homemade Japanese meal or as a flavorful companion to any fried dish. Serve it warm or at room temperature for the ultimate tempura pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dashi stock
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons Grated daikon radish (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar fully dissolves. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Avoid boiling the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Once the sauce has cooled, stir in the grated ginger. If using grated daikon radish, gently fold it into the sauce as well.
Pour the sauce into individual serving bowls or a small dipping dish.
Serve alongside freshly fried tempura and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2816 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*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.
