Category: Mentsuyu
Learn Mentsuyu - Recipes
  1. Baked Salmon with Yogurt - salmon

    Ingredients 4 Salmon fillets4 tbsp Plain yogurt (unsweetened) or sour cream2 tbsp each Mayonnaise, grainy mustard, heavy cream (or light cream)1 pinch each Salt, pepper, sugar1 tsp MentsuyuMethodMix all ingredi...Learn More
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  2. Seaweed Onigiri Rice Balls No. 2: Sesame Seeds and Wakame Seaweed - rice

    Ingredients 150 to 160 grams Plain cooked rice1 tsp Wakame seaweed (dried)1 tsp Mentsuyu4 to 5 grams Shio-kombu1 tsp Roasted sesame seeds1 Shredded konbu (oboro)MethodRehydrate the wakame seaweed and drain well...Learn More
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  3. Refreshing Chinese-Style Eggplants - eggplant

    Ingredients 2 Eggplant4 Okra50 ml Vinegar1 tbsp Kombu based mentsuyu1 tbsp Sesame oil1 tbsp Sugar1 tbsp Juice from grating the ginger1 Oil for deep fryingMethodCut the eggplants in half lengthwise.Cut 2-3 diago...Learn More
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  4. Easy Giseidofu with Tofu and Egg - carrot

    Ingredients 1 block Firm tofu (300 g)1 Carrot1 Green vegetables (such as mangetout beans, edamame, or green beans)1 Fresh shitake mushrooms, dried shiitake mushrooms, or dried hijiki1 Prawns (good for the colou...Learn More
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  5. Shinodamaki with Minced Pork and Firm Tofu - packet

    Ingredients 1 packet Minced Pork1/2 Chopped carrot (microwaved)4 Chopped green beans1 packet Aburaage1 block Frozen firm tofu2 tbsp or more Katakuriko1 Egg3 tbsp Sugar2 tbsp Mentsuyu1 tbsp Mirin1 tbsp Soy sauce...Learn More
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  6. Natto Pasta Scented with Yuzu Pepper - pasta of your choice

    Ingredients 200 to 250 grams Pasta of your choice1 pack Natto (fermented soy beans)1 tbsp Yuzu pepper paste1 Green onions (finely chopped)2 tbsp plus Mentsuyu20 grams Butter1 Instant pickle powder1 Salt1 Vegeta...Learn More
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  7. Easy Butter Flavored Natto Pasta - Pasta

    Ingredients 100 grams Pasta1 pack Natto (fermented soy beans)1 piece Butter1/2 tsp Olive oil1/2 tsp Soy sauce1/2 tsp Mentsuyu1 Black pepper1 Toasted nori seaweed (if you have it)MethodBoil the pasta.In the mean...Learn More
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  8. Easy Chilled Tanuki Soba Noodles - noodles

    Ingredients 1 serving Soba noodles1 Tempura crumbs1 Green onions1 Wasabi1 Mentsuyu1 Shredded nori seaweedMethodFinely chop the green onions.Cook the soba noodles, rinse well in water, and drain.Transfer the sob...Learn More
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  9. Cod Meuniere with Easy Cream Sauce - white fish

    Ingredients 2 fillets White fish (e.g. pacific cod or lightly salted cod)1 Salt, pepper1 Plain flour1 -1 1/2 tablespoons Butter or margarine1 White wine or Japanese sake1 tbsp Butter or margarine1 tbsp or less ...Learn More
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  10. Foolproof! Sweet and Savory Shiitake and Deep Fried Tofu Stir-Fry - Atsuage

    Ingredients 1/2 block Atsuage2 to 3 Shiitake mushrooms20 ml Mentsuyu40 ml Water1 dab Ginger (tubed is fine)1 tsp Sugar1 Ichimi chili pepper powderMethodCut the atsuage tofu and shiitake into bite-sized pieces.B...Learn More
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  11. Ultra-Easy!! Foolproof!! Amberjack Teriyaki - Amberjack

    Ingredients 2 pieces Amberjack (buri)2 tbsp Mentsuyu2 tbsp Cooking sake1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons MirinMethodPut the amberjack pieces in a non-stick frying pan.Add mentsuyu sauce, mirin and cooking sake and turn on...Learn More
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  12. Easy Chicken Thigh with Japanese-Style Sesame Sauce - chicken thigh

    Ingredients 250 grams Chicken thigh2 tbsp Plain flour2 tbsp Oil1 Salt and pepper10 grams Butter2 tbsp Mentsuyu1 White sesame seedsMethodSeason the chicken with salt and pepper.Put it in a plastic bag and coat w...Learn More
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