ASIAN DIPPING SAUCE

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Provided by Michael Pollan

Categories     Sauce     Ginger     Mushroom     Side     Vinegar     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Green Onion/Scallion

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Dashi
1/2 ounce (three 7-inch pieces) kombu seaweed, available at Japanese markets
6 cups cool water
1 ounce shaved katsuobushi (bonito flakes), available at Japanese markets
1 dried shiitake mushroom, optional
For the Sauce
2 cups cooled dashi, from recipe below
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
1/4 cup rice vinegar (cider vinegar or ume plum vinegar can be used instead)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Pinch hot pepper flakes or togarashi, optional

Steps:

  • Make the dashi
  • In a medium saucepan, soak the kombu in the water for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Set the saucepan of kombu on the stove and turn the heat up to high. When the water begins to throw bubbles but before it reaches a rolling boil, remove the kombu with tongs and discard. Stir the katsuobushi into the broth, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a large bowl, then press as much liquid out of the katsuobushi as you can. Reserve the liquid. Discard the katsuobushi. You can add a dried shiitake mushroom to the liquid as it cools. Dashi keeps in the refrigerator for 1 week, or until it starts to cloud.
  • Make the sauce
  • Combine the dashi, scallions, cilantro, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, mirin, sesame oil, and hot pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Season to taste with more vinegar, soy, and red pepper flakes. Give the sauce a few hours to meld before serving.
  • Serve the pork shoulder shredded or chopped, along with rice and leaves of bibb (or other) lettuce. Let guests use the lettuce leaves to make rolls filled with pork and rice and dipped in the sauce.

Teagan Wetton
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This dipping sauce is simply delicious. It's the perfect complement to any Asian dish.


89 proboy
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This sauce is a must-try for any fan of Asian cuisine. It's so flavorful and versatile, you'll find yourself using it on everything from spring rolls to grilled chicken.


Ahmedbasha Zard
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I've tried many Asian dipping sauces before, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.


Mucunguzi Edger
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This sauce is a game-changer! It adds so much flavor to my favorite Asian dishes.


ShKo Hiwa
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Gethyn Comley
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This dipping sauce is the perfect addition to any Asian meal. It's flavorful and versatile, and it's sure to please everyone at your table.


Zaya Harsen
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This sauce is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that it's also vegan and gluten-free.


Brebre Voolzy
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I love the combination of flavors in this sauce. It's sweet, sour, and a little bit spicy. It's the perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings, or any other Asian appetizer.


MDASIF SHIKE
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This dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also very versatile and can be used as a marinade or dressing.


Donald Long
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this sauce turned out. It's so easy to make and it has so much flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ethan Pitts
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This sauce is delicious! I used it as a marinade for chicken and it turned out so tender and flavorful.


Mahed Madi
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good. I love that it's also vegan and gluten-free.


Shashi Dula
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This dipping sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I highly recommend it!


Oluwajimmy Akinrinola
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Akram Mehar
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This dipping sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I used it with spring rolls, dumplings, and grilled chicken, and it was delicious with everything. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.


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