Mentsuyu Recipe (Classic Noodle Soup Base & Vegan Alternatives)
Serves 4
30 mins prep
10 mins cook
40 mins total
Try this authentic Mentsuyu Recipe for a deliciously rich taste!! Enjoy the irresistible umami flavors, perfect for slurping up with your favorite Japanese noodles!
For Vegan Mentsuyu
Soak the Kombu: In a medium saucepan, combine water and kombu. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes to extract the flavor.
Make the Kombu Dashi: After soaking, bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat off, and remove the kombu.
Simmer: Add soy sauce, mirin, and katsuobushi to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Cool Down: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mentsuyu cool to room temperature.
Strain: Place a coffee filter inside a strainer and position it over a glass jar. Carefully strain the mentsuyu to remove the katsuobushi.
For Vegan Mentsuyu
Put all the ingredients in a pot and bring it to a boil.
