Sauce for Soba

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, mirin, and sake.
2. Add the sugar, grated ginger, and sliced green onion.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Drizzle over freshly cooked soba noodles and serve.

Verdict:

This sauce for soba is simply delicious! The combination of soy sauce, mirin, and sake creates a perfectly balanced savory flavor with just a hint of sweetness from the sugar. The grated ginger and sliced green onion add a fresh and aromatic touch to the sauce. This sauce is perfect for dipping or drizzling over soba noodles.

Serving suggestions:

Serve the soba noodles hot or cold, topped with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor. This sauce also pairs well with steamed vegetables such as bok choy or broccoli. Enjoy!