Sakura Sauce

Delight your taste buds with the delicate and floral charm of Sakura Sauce, a Japanese-inspired condiment that celebrates the beauty of salt-pickled cherry blossoms. This versatile sauce combines the umami depth of soy sauce and dashi stock with the gentle sweetness of mirin and honey, enhanced by a subtle tang from rice vinegar. Thickened to the perfect consistency with a cornstarch slurry, it’s infused with the aromatic elegance of sakura, creating a unique balance of flavors perfect for drizzling over rice, grilled fish, or steamed vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this stunning pink-tinged sauce brings a touch of springtime elegance to your table, making it a must-try for any food lover seeking authentic Japanese flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 10 grams Salt-pickled cherry blossoms (sakura)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 100 milliliters Dashi stock
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the salt-pickled cherry blossoms under cold running water to remove excess salt. Soak them in a bowl of water for 5 minutes, then drain and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the mirin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and dashi stock. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is well combined and begins to simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to thicken the sauce. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from heat and gently stir in the prepared cherry blossoms, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Use as a drizzle over your favorite dishes or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(186.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	126.3

Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1290.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 2.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 11.3mg	0%
Iron 0.4mg	0%
Potassium 93.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 92.9%