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Ginger Tsukudani

Ginger Simmered in Soy Sauce

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Otsumami

Ingredients

  • 2 pirces Ginger
  • Sesame seeds
  • 4 g Dried bonito flakes
  • 300 ml Water
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp MIrin
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Sake
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Peel 2 pieces of ginger, cut them into thin strips, and soak them in water. Drain the water well.
    Sliced Ginger
  • In a pot, add the seasonings (300 ml of water, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons each of cooking sake and mirin, and 1 tablespoon of sugar). Heat the mixture and, once it comes to a boil, lower the heat and add the ginger from step 1. Simmer for about 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
    Gingers in a pot with seasonings
  • When the liquid has almost evaporated, add 1 pack (4 grams) of katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and mix well. Add an appropriate amount of white sesame seeds, mix thoroughly, and the dish is complete!