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    Tempura Dipping Sauce

    Posted: Aug 15, 2022 Last Modified: Aug 14, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Ever wonder how to make the Tempura Dipping Sauce that are served at restaurants? With just a few simple ingredients, you can be making it at home in no time!

    Tempura sauce, also known as tentsuyu, is what is served alongside all kinds of tempura. It only takes a couple of minutes and you can whip this up faster than you’ll have your tempura ready.

    Close up of dipping sauce.


     

    I serve mine with my Shrimp Tempura and Mixed Tempura. It’s a little sweet, a little salty, and packed with umami, perfectly complimenting crispy tempura.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed to make tempura dipping sauce.
    • hondashi — it’s also known as bonito soup stock, a ready-made powdered dashi.
    • sugar
    • mirin — not sure what mirin is? Check out my what is mirin post!
    • soy sauce — low sodium

    How to Make Tempura Dipping Sauce

    Stock in the saucepan.
    Dipping sauce in a sauce pan.
    • Add the hondashi, sugar, and a cup of water to a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove the saucepan from heat and add the mirin and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
    • Let cool a bit before serving.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • If making ahead of time or if there’s extra, you can store it in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks. I recommend pouring what you need into a bowl so you don’t get tempura pieces in the batch to prolong the life of the tentsuyu.
    • You can use homemade dashi for this but I usually use the hondashi to speed things up.
    Close up of dipping sauce.

    Tempura Dipping Sauce

    Ever wonder how to make the Tempura Dipping Sauce that are served at restaurants? With just a few simple ingredients, you can be making it at home in no time!
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 8 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tsp hondashi
    • ½ tbsp sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 tbsp soy sauce
    • 3 tbsp mirin

    Instructions

    • Add the hondashi, sugar, and a cup of water to a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    • Remove the saucepan from heat and add the mirin and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
    • Let cool a bit before serving.
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    Author: Carmy
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Japanese
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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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