Tentsuyu

Tentsuyu is a classic Japanese dipping sauce for tempura that's remarkably versatile, allowing you to modify it according to the ingredients you're using or the season. The basic recipe combines dashi, mirin, and soy sauce in specific proportions. However, you can enhance it by adding sake, sugar, or adjusting the amount of soy sauce to better complement various dishes.

Beyond tempura, tentsuyu pairs wonderfully with dishes like donburi, agedashi tofu, and soba noodles. If you prefer not to make it from scratch, concentrated tentsuyu is readily available in small bottles at Japanese and Asian grocery stores.

When serving tempura, tentsuyu is often accompanied by a bit of grated daikon radish, which adds a refreshing touch to the savory dip.