Ingredients

  • 4 fluid ounces dark soy sauce
  • 4 fluid ounces lemon juice
  • 1 fluid ounce seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Tamari sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 1/2 inch piece grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 inch piece grated fresh galangal
  • 1 piece lemon grass, bottom 3 inches only (tough outer layers removed and discarded), chopped finely
  • 1/2 red chile pepper, seeds removed
  • 1 1/2 inch (width) by 6 to 8 inches (length) strip of kelp, broken into small pieces
  • 2 roots or 4 sprigs cilantro
  • Small bunch chives, chopped finely
  • 4 tablespoons powdered wasabi mixed with a little mineral water to make a thick paste

Method

  • Combine all of the ingredients and allow to infuse overnight so all of the flavors develop.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Divide the sauce between serving saucers and into each, add 1 teaspoon of very finely chopped chives and a small ball of wasabi.