Udon Sauce
A savory, umami-packed Udon Sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, dashi, and sugar. Perfect for stir-fried udon noodles or as a dipping sauce
Equipment
- Saucepan
- measuring cups/spoons
- Whisk or spoon
- Small bowl (optional, for mixing slurry)
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine
- ¼ cup sake optional, for depth
- ½ cup dashi stock or water with dashi powder
- 2 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional, for richness
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, dashi, and sugar.
- Whisk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until sugar dissolves and flavors meld.
- Stir in sesame oil if using.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
- Serve over stir-fried udon noodles, as a dipping sauce, or in soups.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 25
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 2g