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Udon Sauce
Carolina Gomez

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
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • measuring cups/spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Small bowl (optional, for mixing slurry)

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, dashi, and sugar.
  2. Whisk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Cook for 3–5 minutes until sugar dissolves and flavors meld.
  4. Stir in sesame oil if using.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
  6. 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