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Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish. Delicious sushi not only depends on fresh ingredients but also on the perfect combination of flavors, where the dipping sauce plays a crucial role. Let's explore 4 simple and flavor-packed sushi dipping sauce recipes with Mytour!
1. Making Traditional Soy Sauce Sushi Dipping Sauce
This type of sushi dipping sauce is commonly encountered and doesn't require elaborate techniques or complex recipes. However, it still manages to impart a special flavor to sushi dishes.
Ingredients Preparation
- Soy sauce: half a cup
- White sugar: 1.5 tablespoons
- Japanese sweet sake: 2 tablespoons
Execution Steps
Step 1: Pour half a cup of soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of white sugar, and 2 tablespoons of Japanese sweet sake into a pot and mix evenly until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place the pot on the stove, and cook the mixture over low heat, simmering until the sauce thickens inside, reducing to about 3/4 of the initial volume, then turn off the heat.
Step 3: Let the soy sauce cool, scoop it into a small bowl, and serve it alongside sushi.
Standard Finished Product
This soy sauce will have a rich umami flavor combined with the sweetness of sugar. When eating, you will feel the natural taste of sushi. You can rely on this recipe to increase the ratio and store it in the refrigerator. Whenever you want to eat, just take it out and enjoy.
2. Making Wasabi Flavored Soy Sauce Dipping for Sushi
If you want to mask the raw fish taste or avoid the raw sensation, the wasabi-flavored soy sauce dipping is a perfect choice. The recipe execution is extremely simple, so you can get into the kitchen and make it right away.
Ingredients Preparation
- Soy sauce: 5 tablespoons
- Wasabi paste: 1/2 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Continue by adding wasabi paste, stirring until the mixture is well blended. Japanese often use wasabi instead of mustard. However, in Vietnam, wasabi is rarely found, so mustard is always the best choice.
Standard Finished Product
Combining soy sauce with mustard will make the sushi more flavorful and spicy. At first, you may not be accustomed to it and may feel a bit pungent. But by the second or third piece, you'll surely find yourself unable to stop.
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3. Making sushi dipping sauce with Mayonnaise and chili sauce
This can be considered the 'holy grail dipping sauce' for snack enthusiasts, whether you're eating skewers, kimbap, or dipping any fried dish. And you'll be surprised when the mayonnaise sauce blends with chili sauce to complement sushi perfectly.
Preparation Ingredients
- Chili sauce/tomato sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Condensed milk: 1 tablespoon
Execution Steps
You combine all the prepared ingredients according to the specified ratios, including chili sauce, tomato sauce, mayonnaise sauce, and condensed milk, into a small bowl. Use a spoon to stir until the mixture is well blended. When you achieve a light pink sauce, lightly fragrant and creamy, it's ready to serve with sushi.
Standard Finished Product
This sushi dipping sauce has a delicate aroma. When eaten, you'll experience the harmonious blend of spiciness, creaminess, and sweetness from condensed milk. It pairs perfectly with freshly made sushi, especially rice-based sushi. Remember not to let the sauce sit for too long; it's best enjoyed on the same day!
4. Making Dipping Sauce with Mayonnaise and Chili Roe Sauce
This is a famous sauce in Japan, not only suitable for taste but also brings many nutritional values, especially from fish roe.
Ingredients Preparation
- Chili sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Mayonnaise sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice: 1 piece
- Flying fish roe: 1 tablespoon
Execution Steps
You sequentially add the prepared ingredients according to the specified ratios into a bowl, including chili sauce (can be substituted with tomato sauce if you can't handle spice), mayonnaise sauce, flying fish roe, and lime juice. Stir well with a spoon until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, creating a light pink mixture with the texture of fish roe. At this point, simply serve it with sushi.
Standard Finished Product
Flying fish roe eaten raw doesn't have a fishy taste, so you don't need to worry. When eaten, you'll feel a slight richness, a hint of spiciness, and the creamy texture of mayonnaise. Especially when you have a piece of roe, you'll feel the sweet creaminess melting in your mouth.
Above are simple ways to make sushi dipping sauce with easily accessible and budget-friendly ingredients that Mytour wants to share with you. Wishing you success with these recipes. And don't forget to follow the page for more cooking tips and tricks.
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