Negi Shio Dare: Salt-Based Green Onion Sauce
“Negi Dare (ねぎだれ)” is a simple, versatile green onion sauce sometimes prepared in Japanese households, as I wrote about how to make and use it before.
Negi Shio Dare (ねぎ塩ダレ)
The Japanese green onion sauce Negi Dare is soy sauce-based.
But salt-based versions also exist, which are generally called “Negi Shio Dare (ねぎ塩ダレ)” as, in its name, “Shio (塩)” means “salt” in Japanese.
Recipe
As with regular soy sauce-based Negidare sauce, Negi Shio Dare is also easy to prepare like this.
- First, chop green onion’s white part into small pieces.
- Then combine them with seasonings such as sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Basically, that’s all you have to do here.
For those who want to know the mixing ratio of seasonings to make tasty Negi Shio Dare, here are two examples from popular Japanese recipe sites Cookpad.com and Nadia.
From Cookpad
| Ingredient | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Grated Garlic | One clove |
| Chicken Broth Mix | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1/3 teaspoon |
| Sesame Oil | 2-3 tablespoons |
| Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, White Sesame Seeds | As you like |
From Nadia
| Ingredient | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sesame Oil | 5 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Lemon Juice | 1 teaspoon |
| Black Pepper | A generous amount |
Choose one of these and mix all the ingredients well. Then, combine the mixture with finely chopped green onions or scallions, and keep it in a lidded jar.
The resulting Negi Shio Dare sauce can be preserved for 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Uses
The salt-based Negidare sauce Negi Shio Dare pairs well with cooked meat in general and is perfect for grilled beef tongue or Gyutan.
Also, it goes well on a warm bowl of white rice and can be used as a seasoning for fried dishes like Chahan.
