Tempura Sauce Recipe

Name: Tempura Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dashi stock; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon sake; 1/2 teaspoon grated daikon radish; 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger

Published: September 18, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 10 minutes Serves: 1 cup Difficulty: Easy Category: Sauce Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

1/2 cup dashi stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sake
1/2 teaspoon grated daikon radish
1/4 teaspoon grated ginger

Instructions

In small saucepan, combine dashi stock and soy sauce
Add mirin, sugar, and sake
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes
Remove from heat and let cool
Stir in grated daikon and ginger
Serve with tempura

Special Notes

This authentic tempura sauce is perfect for Japanese fried foods. The combination of dashi and soy sauce creates umami flavor. The key is to use high-quality ingredients for the best taste. This sauce is perfect for tempura and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, you can add different herbs or spices. The sauce should be served at room temperature.