Versatile Sushi Sauce
Transform your sushi nights with this flavorful and easy-to-make Versatile Sushi Sauce! This recipe blends the umami-rich depth of soy sauce with the tangy brightness of rice vinegar, the subtle sweetness of mirin and sugar, and the warming heat of sriracha. Fresh ginger and garlic elevate the sauce with aromatic intensity, while sesame oil adds a nutty richness. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, this sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce, drizzle, or marinade. Ready in just 10 minutes, this multi-purpose condiment pairs beautifully with sushi, sashimi, poke bowls, dumplings, and even grilled vegetables or fish. With simple ingredients and big flavor, it’s a must-have addition to your Japanese-inspired cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and granulated sugar.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger, and finely mince the garlic clove.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture just comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sesame oil and sriracha.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then transfer it to a small bowl.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the sauce before serving.
Use immediately as a dipping sauce or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 589 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% | |
*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.
