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Savory, slightly sweet, and deeply umami, this easy shoyu sauce recipe comes together in minutes and instantly makes dumplings, sushi, rice bowls, and grilled vegetables taste restaurant-worthy.
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Shoyu Sauce Recipe: Japanese Garlic Ginger Dipping Sauce

Savory, slightly sweet, and deeply umami, this easy shoyu sauce recipe comes together in minutes and instantly makes dumplings, sushi, rice bowls, and grilled vegetables taste restaurant-worthy, the Anthony Rodriguez 136 home way.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: shoyu suace, soy sauce
Servings: 4 people
Author: Anthony Rodriguez
Cost: 5

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shoyu or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp mirin or honey
  • 1 garlic clove small, finely grated
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsop toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
  • 1 scallions or chili crisp optional, sliced
  • sliced scallions or chili crisp

Instructions

  • Combine ingredients. Peel and grate both the ginger and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together shoyu, rice vinegar, mirin, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
  • Taste the sauce. Prefer it sweeter? Add a touch more mirin or honey. Want more acidity? Add another splash of rice vinegar.
  • Finish. Stir in sesame seeds and optional scallions or chili crisp. Serve immediately or chill for 10

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg