No Sake or Mirin Needed! Make Your Own Mentsuyu — General recipe

No Sake or Mirin Needed! Make Your Own Mentsuyu

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 94 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade No Sake or Mirin Needed! Make Your Own Mentsuyu recipe the whole family will love. Made with bonito flakes, shiitake mushrooms, Soy sa…

This No Sake or Mirin Needed! Make Your Own Mentsuyu relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as dried shiitake mushrooms, cm square kombu, grams soy sauce and or more * honey. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 94 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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