Simple Shoyu Tare for Classic Ramen

Name: Simple Shoyu Tare for Classic Ramen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 250 ml dark soy sauce; 150 ml light soy sauce; 30 ml saishikomi shoyu; 40 ml mirin; 40 ml cooking sake; 0.25 tsp msg

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A simplified shoyu tare that creates perfect balance for ramen soups. This foundational sauce plays a supporting role, allowing the soup to shine while adding essential umami depth. Makes enough for 15 servings.

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Prep time 10 min

Cook time 5 min

Servings

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Difficulty Easy

Category Sauces & dips

Ingredients

250 ml dark soy sauce
150 ml light soy sauce
30 ml saishikomi shoyu
40 ml mirin
40 ml cooking sake
¼ tsp msg

Instructions

1
Measure out all ingredients into a pot.
2
Heat the mixture to 83°C (181°F), stirring occasionally.
3
Once the temperature is reached, maintain for 1 minute.
4
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
5
Cover with newspaper or breathable cloth and let rest overnight.
6
Transfer to a container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
7
Use 30ml of tare per 300ml of ramen soup.