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Japanese Spicy Sauce Chuka Tare Recipe

Unlock the secrets of Japanese cuisine with this vibrant and versatile Chuka Tare sauce! This spicy, savory sauce, a staple in Japanese cooking (known as tare), transforms ordinary dishes into culinary masterpieces. Perfect as a dipping sauce, a drizzle over chilled noodles, vegetables, or fish, or even as a spectacular topping for ham! Imagine tender ham slices glistening with this umami-rich sauce – it's pure magic! This recipe is particularly amazing on Hiyashi Chuka (chilled Chinese-style noodles) but its applications are endless. The key ingredient is Doubanjiang (Chinese hot bean paste), providing a delicious spicy kick. Easily made in just 10 minutes, this Chuka Tare is a must-have for your pantry.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 21.2 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Japanese Spicy Sauce Chuka Tare

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How to Make Japanese Spicy Sauce Chuka Tare

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, mirin, and Doubanjiang until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more Doubanjiang for extra spice, sugar for sweetness, or rice vinegar for acidity.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
  5. Drizzle generously over your favorite dishes – chilled noodles, steamed vegetables, ham, or use it as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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