Tsuyu Sauce

Ease of preparation rating: Medium.

Yield:  4 servings.

Ingredients:

¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce

2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin

2 tablespoons (30ml) sugar

2 cups (480ml) dashi

Method:

Heat mirin and sugar in medium-sized sauce pan over high heat.

Add soy sauce and dashi to pan and continue to mix.

Heat until the sugar has dissolved completely.

Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat, and place in the refrigerator to cool.

The sauce can rest for a day or two. The longer it rests the more the flavours will infuse together for a richer taste.

*Serve with Somen. See recipe.