Description
Tangy Japanese yakisoba sauce elevates noodle dishes with authentic street-food flavor. Home cooks can easily craft this magical blend of umami-rich ingredients that brings Japanese culinary magic right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Sauce Components:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mirin
Sweetening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
Instructions
- Select a compact mixing vessel and combine the liquid and dry condiments, ensuring a comprehensive blend of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, mirin, sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder, ground black pepper, and fragrant sesame oil.
- Utilize a whisk to thoroughly integrate all components, stirring with consistent circular motions until the granulated sugar completely dissolves and transforms into a seamless, unified sauce.
- Evaluate the sauce’s flavor profile by conducting a taste test, making nuanced adjustments as necessary – incrementally introducing additional sweetener for enhanced depth or incorporating a modest splash of vinegar to amplify the tangy undertones.
- Once the sauce reaches an optimal balance of sweet, savory, and umami characteristics, transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until prepared for culinary application.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels to match your taste preference.
- Swap ingredients for dietary needs like using gluten-free soy sauce or vegan Worcestershire sauce.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tang and brightness if the sauce feels too heavy.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, allowing flavors to meld and develop deeper complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg