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Condiments

Japanese condiments can completely transform a dish—and many are easy to make at home. In this category, you’ll find recipes for essential seasonings like miso butter, shio koji, and homemade tare. These versatile sauces and pastes add depth and umami to everything from vegetables to grilled meats. Whether you’re looking for something to drizzle, dip, or marinate with, these condiments will become staples in your fridge.

  • Cold Brew Dashi (6 Easy No-Heat Broths to Try Today)
  • Garlic Miso Butter for Veggies, Meat, and More (Quick & Easy)
  • Kombu Dashi (Vegan, 2 Easy Methods)
  • Katsuo Dashi (Easy Bonito Dashi Recipe with Katsuobushi)
  • Niboshi Dashi (Authentic Iriko Anchovy Dashi Broth)
  • Homemade Yakisoba Sauce (Easy & Authentic Japanese Noodle Sauce)
  • Awase Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock with Kombu & Bonito Flakes)
  • Vegan Dashi Broth (Easy Shiitake & Kombu Soup Stock)
  • Shiitake Dashi Recipe (Easy Dried Mushroom Broth)

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