All-Purpose Mentsuyu

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly wash and pat dry the konbu.
2. 2
   Combine the ingredients in a pot.
3. 3
   Let it sit for two hours, then turn on the heat.
4. 4
   Bring it to a boil, then simmer on very low heat for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Strain and let cool.
6. 6
   Once cooled, pour into a jar sterilized by boiling water and let cool.
7. 7
   Once cooled, store in the refrigerator.
8. 8
   To use in udon or soba, thin with 6 times the amount of water.
9. 9
   For use on cold udon, thin with 4 times the amount of water.
10. 10
    For zaru udon, zaru soba, hiyamugi noodles, or soumen, thin with 2 times the amount of water.