Nori no Tsukudani (Nori Seaweed Paste)
Nori no Tsukudani is a popular Japanese rice topping that provides a rich, savory taste of the sea. Although you may not be familiar with the black color of nori seaweed, you will be pleasantly surprised by its deliciousness once you try it.
Ingredients
- 4 nori seaweed (full sheet)
- ⅖ cup (100ml) dashi (I recommend shiitake dashi, but you can also use awase dashi or other types of dashi)
Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Tear the nori seaweed into pieces and put it in a pot. Add dashi and the seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) to the pot, and let them sit for a few minutes until the nori softens.
- Heat the pot over medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally with chopsticks or a spatula until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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