Mentsuyu (Noodle soup base)
Mentsuyu (めんつゆ), or sometimes called Tsuyu (つゆ) is a Japanese soup base made from sake, mirin, soy sauce, kombu and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). It is commonly used for hot pot, soba and noodle dishes. The flavour is delicate but robust.
Course: Condiment, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Japanese
Servings: 1 cup (concentrate)
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 piece kombu (dried kelp)
- 1 cup katsuoboshi (dried bonito flakes)
Add all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
Strain sauce over a sieve and discard the bonito flakes. Let it cool.
Pour into a glass jar and keep refrigerated for up to 1 month.