Tossa Shoyu or Tossa Soy Sauce for Sashimi and Sushi
Elevate your sashimi and sushi experience with the bold flavors of Tossa Shoyu, a traditional Japanese soy sauce blend crafted for dipping perfection. This quick and easy recipe combines premium soy sauce, sweet mirin, and aromatic sake, simmered with umami-packed bonito flakes to create a delicate yet rich base. A splash of zesty yuzu juice (or lemon juice) adds a refreshing citrus note, perfectly complementing the fresh flavors of sashimi and sushi. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade dipping sauce is the ultimate accompaniment for authentic Japanese dining at home, bringing out the best in your favorite seafood dishes. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts and lovers of Japanese cuisine, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Soy sauce (dark or light, based on preference)
- 60 ml Mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
- 60 ml Sake
- 5 g Bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
- 2 tbsp Yuzu juice (or lemon juice as a substitute)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and sake.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil as this can overpower the flavors.
3. Once simmering, add the bonito flakes to the saucepan. Stir gently to ensure they are evenly distributed.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the bonito flakes to infuse their umami flavor into the sauce.
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
6. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove the bonito flakes.
7. Stir in the yuzu juice (or lemon juice) once the sauce has cooled slightly to preserve its fresh, citrusy flavor.
8. Transfer the finished Tossa Shoyu into a serving dish or small bowl and serve alongside sashimi, sushi, or other Japanese dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7042 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*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.
