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.

LPSdalmatian
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I love the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Asian dipping sauce. It's the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite Asian dishes.


Amogelang Prilah
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This Asian dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


peter mvungi
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I love the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Asian dipping sauce. It's the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite Asian dishes.


Sahil Prince333
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This Asian dipping sauce is the perfect way to add a little bit of flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Alexis Vladic
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I was looking for an Asian dipping sauce that was a little bit different from the usual soy sauce and vinegar combination, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's got a great balance of flavors, and it's not too heavy or oily.


Udoka Best
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This Asian dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


harry samuel
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I love the fresh, vibrant flavors of this Asian dipping sauce. It's the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite Asian dishes.


Rohit Bk
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This Asian dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


travis gray
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this Asian dipping sauce was to make. It only took a few minutes, and I had a delicious sauce that was perfect for my spring rolls.


Krissbell Ariel Altamirano Arguello
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I've tried a lot of different Asian dipping sauces, and this one is definitely one of my favorites. It's got a great balance of flavors, and it's not too heavy or oily.


Tristan “T-loco” Wilder
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This Asian dipping sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


tafara Msowoya
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I'm always looking for new and exciting dipping sauces, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's got a great flavor profile, and it's the perfect consistency for dipping.


Aliali ali
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This Asian dipping sauce is the perfect way to add a little bit of flavor to your favorite Asian dishes. It's also great for dipping vegetables or using as a marinade.


Jacob Kwizera
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I was looking for an Asian dipping sauce that was a little bit different from the usual soy sauce and vinegar combination, and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's got a great balance of flavors, and it's not too heavy or oily.


Faraz Siddiqui
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This Asian dipping sauce is so easy to make, and it's so much better than anything you can buy in the store. I love the fresh, vibrant flavors, and it's the perfect way to add a little something extra to your favorite Asian dishes.


Amit Panjiyar
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I love that this sauce is so versatile. I've used it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings, and grilled chicken, and it's always a hit. It's also great as a marinade for tofu or tempeh.


Victoria Kusak
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This Asian dipping sauce is a game-changer! It's a perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, and it goes so well with everything from spring rolls to grilled chicken. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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