Soba noodle dipping sauce Recipe

Name: Soba noodle dipping sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dashi (or 1 1/2 cups water + 1/2 tsp dashi granules); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Japanese · Condiment · 15 min total

Soba noodle dipping sauce recipe videos

A classic Japanese dipping sauce for cold soba noodles, made with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. This versatile sauce is also great as a dressing or marinade.

5
min prep

10
min cook

4
servings

35
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dashi (or 1 1/2 cups water + 1/2 tsp dashi granules)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. If using water and dashi granules, dissolve granules first.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat. Taste and add salt if needed.
Let cool completely. Refrigerate until chilled, or serve at room temperature.
Serve with cold soba noodles, garnished with sliced green onions, nori, and wasabi on the side.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use homemade dashi (kombu and bonito flakes).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce for tempura or as a salad dressing when diluted.

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