Aged Soy Sauce Rice Bowl with Deep Flavor
Curious about a soy sauce rice bowl with a rich flavor from aged soy sauce?
Soy sauce rice bowl can be a gourmet dish too! Experience a profound soy sauce taste with aged soy sauce! Aren’t you curious?
For the Aged Soy Sauce- 100ml Water
- 100ml Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 piece Dried Kelp (5cm*5cm)
- 5cm Green Onion (white part)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Korean Chili Pepper
- 2g Bonito Flakes
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the aged soy sauce for a deep flavor. In 100ml of fresh water, soak a piece of dried kelp (about 5cm x 5cm) for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. The kelp will absorb the water and release its umami.
Step 2
Next, prepare the vegetables to add more flavor. Finely chop 5cm of the white part of a green onion, 1/2 onion, and 1 Korean chili pepper for a hint of spice. The finer the vegetables are chopped, the better their flavor will infuse into the soy sauce.
Step 3
In a large bowl or airtight container, pour 100ml of dark soy sauce. Carefully strain the kelp-infused water into the soy sauce. Add all the chopped green onion, onion, and Korean chili pepper. The fresh aroma of the vegetables will permeate the soy sauce.
Step 4
To further enhance the umami, let’s add some special ingredients. Add 2g of bonito flakes and 1 tablespoon of sugar, then mix well. Bonito flakes provide a smoky flavor and deep savoriness, while sugar will gently harmonize the flavors of all the ingredients.
Step 5
Now for the crucial aging step! Seal the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it age slowly in the refrigerator for one full day. During this time, all the flavors will meld deeply, creating a wonderfully flavorful aged soy sauce.
Step 6
And finally, the wait is over! Generously drizzle the special aged soy sauce you’ve carefully prepared over a bowl of warm cooked rice. Top it with a fresh fried egg (a soft-boiled egg is recommended!). The rich yolk mixing with the aged soy sauce is truly exquisite. Enjoy your delicious meal!
