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Tofu Sauce

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This versatile Japanese-style sauce is a quick pantry staple that elevates simple dishes like tofu, vegetables, or noodles. Made with just dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, it delivers a balanced umami-rich flavor profile with subtle sweetness. The preparation is incredibly fast, requiring no cooking if you use hot dashi, or just a few minutes to simmer for a deeper taste. It&# 226;€™s an essential condiment for vegan Japanese cooking, offering a rich, savory depth without the complexity of traditional long-simmered broths. Perfect for drizzling over grilled tofu, mixing with rice, or using as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 103.1
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This versatile Japanese-style sauce is a quick pantry staple that elevates simple dishes like tofu, vegetables, or noodles. Made with just dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar, and salt, it delivers a balanced umami-rich flavor profile with subtle sweetness. The preparation is incredibly fast, requiring no cooking if you use hot dashi, or just a few minutes to simmer for a deeper taste. It&# 226;€™s an essential condiment for vegan Japanese cooking, offering a rich, savory depth without the complexity of traditional long-simmered broths. Perfect for drizzling over grilled tofu, mixing with rice, or using as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dashi stock (prepared from granules or powder)
  • 2 teaspoons Japanese soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Prepare 1 cup of dashi stock according to package instructions, typically by dissolving dashi granules in hot water.
  2. 2
    Pour the prepared dashi stock into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add the soy sauce, sugar, and salt to the warm stock.
  4. 4
    Stir gently until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved and the mixture is heated through.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 103.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3853.6mg161%
Total Carbohydrate 21.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Store the sauce in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

For a richer flavor, add a splash of mirin or sake. Garnish with grated yuzu zest or lemon peel for a citrusy aroma.

This sauce works beautifully as a marinade for firm tofu, a dipping sauce for edamame, or a glaze for roasted vegetables.

If you do not have dashi, you can substitute with vegetable broth, though the flavor will be less distinctively Japanese. Use tamari for a gluten-free version.

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