If you’re craving a warm, comforting sukiyaki meal, my Sukiyaki Sauce recipe is the perfect base to get you there in no time! I crafted this simple, flavorful sauce that combines Japanese sake, soy sauce, and dashi to create a rich, savory broth for your sukiyaki pot. Making it yourself not only saves you money, but you can easily adjust the flavors to suit your taste—let’s dive in and get cooking!
Why I Love This Recipe
I love making my own Sukiyaki Sauce because it’s so easy to prepare and lets me adjust the flavors exactly how I like them. This homemade sauce is the base for your sukiyaki pot, which you can use to simmer tender beef, pork, and vegetables, just like in my Beef Sukiyaki, Pork Sukiyaki, Chicken Sukiyaki and Vegetable Sukiyaki recipes!
Unlike store-bought versions, this sauce is concentrated with fully customizable sweet soy sauce and umami-packed flavors, so I can control the taste based on what everyone in my family enjoys! Plus, it’s much cheaper to make it at home! Trust me, once you try it, you’ll never go back to the premade stuff—this is a must-try for any sukiyaki lover!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Japanese Sake – typically will come in a large bottle labeled junmai sake. Can also substitute with dry sherry wine or Chinese cooking wine, found at local grocery stores or Asian markets. Helps provide the base of the sauce and mellow out the flavors.
- 3/4 Cup Sweetener – use your preferred sweetener.
- 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce – low-sodium Soy Sauce preferred. Can also use tamari for gluten-free.
- 1/2 Cup Dashi – fish broth made from steeping kombu and bonito flakes with boiling water. Can also use Hondashi mixed in water for instant dashi. Used as the flavor of the sauce.
🥢 Dashi Pro Tip
For easier preparation of the dashi, use Hondashi mixed with water. This quick tip simplifies the process and ensures a flavorful base for your dish.
🍶 Mirin Note
Since Mirin might not be readily available in all locations, my recipe modifies the ratio of Japanese sake and sweetener to substitute for mirin, ensuring you can savor this delicious dish regardless of your location.
Directions
Step 1 Boil the Japanese sake in a skillet for 15-20 seconds, then remove from heat.
Step 2 Mix together the Japanese sake, sweetener, soy sauce, and cup of dashi in a bowl.
Step 3 Pour sauce in your chosen sukiyaki pot and simmer with selected vegetables and protein until preferred doneness. Can dilute strength of sauce by adding more dashi.
Pairing Recommendations
This base sukiyaki sauce is perfect with any sukiyaki dish, whether it’s Beef Sukiyaki, Pork Sukiyaki, Chicken Sukiyaki, or a Vegetable Sukiyaki dish. The sauce brings out the best in the meat and vegetables, adding depth and richness to every bite!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adjust the sweetness of the sauce?
Yes, you can easily adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sweetener to suit your taste.
How do I use this sauce in a sukiyaki dish?
Simply pour the Sukiyaki Sauce into your pot with your choice of meat and vegetables, then simmer until cooked to your liking.
Storage Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 14-21 days.
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Sukiyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Japanese Sake
- 3/4 Cup Sweetener your preferred sweetener
- 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Dashi
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Boil the Japanese sake in a skillet for 15-20 seconds, then remove from the heat.
- Combine the Japanese sake, sweetener, soy sauce, and dashi in a bowl.
- Pour sauce in your chosen sukiyaki pot and simmer with selected vegetables and protein until preferred doneness. Can dilute strength of sauce by adding more dashi.
Nutrition
*Values Based Per Serving
