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Nikiri sauce on nigiri
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5 from 2 votes

Nikiri Sauce

Nikiri sauce is primarily used as a finishing touch for sushi, particularly nigiri and sashimi. It is thicker, glossier and sweeter than soy sauce.
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time40 minutes
Total Time42 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Sushi
Yield: 20

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Materials

  • 1 cup Soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mirin
  • 1/4 cup Dashi (seafood stock) optional
  • 2 tbsp Sake

Instructions

Reduce the sauce

  • Put the sake and mirin in a saucepan on medium high
  • Gently bring it to a simmer and let the alcohol cook off for 1 minute or so
  • Add the soy and dashi (optional) and bring back to a simmer
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes. The sauce should be slightly thicker than soy sauce but still thin enough to spread with a pastry brush
  • Let the sauce cool before using - you don't want to cook your fish with warm sauce!
  • Nikiri can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 weeks