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A glass jar containing homemade all purpose miso sauce.
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All-Purpose Miso Sauce

Use this All-Purpose Miso Sauce to make simple glazes, marinades, dressings, or dipping sauces. Add it to protein, vegetables, and pretty much everything!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: How to
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: miso, miso sauce
Servings: 300 ml (1 ¼ cup)
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Namiko Chen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup miso (I used Hikari Miso® Organic Red Miso)
  • 1 cup mirin
  • ½ cup sake
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    All-Purpose Miso Sauce Ingredients
  • Add all the ingredients in a small saucepan. 
    All-Purpose Miso Sauce 1
  • Whisk all together and bring the sauce to boil over medium heat.
    All-Purpose Miso Sauce 2
  • Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
    All-Purpose Miso Sauce 3
  • Keep in the airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
    All-Purpose Miso Sauce 4

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ml · Calories: 5 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 34 mg · Potassium: 2 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 1 IU · Calcium: 1 mg · Iron: 1 mg