Soba Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu Broth: What is the Difference?
In the previous post, I mentioned that we often make the broth of Soba with a soup base called Mentsuyu (めんつゆ: Tsuyu meant for Men/麺 or noodles) or Soba Tsuyu (そばつゆ). As you may...
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The Basic Recipe: Mentsuyu Broth & Tentsuyu Sauce
The literal meaning of Mentsuyu (めんつゆ) is broth for noodles, so we typically use the liquid to make the broth of Japanese noodles, such as Soba, Udon, and Hiyamugi/Somen. Nonetheless, Mentsuyu is not only meant...
Shiro Dashi vs Mentsuyu: Japanese Broth
The other day, I talked about the difference between the 3 Japanese soup bases, Mentsuyu, Tsuyu, and Dashi. Other than these, there is one more broth that has gained popularity in recent years in...
Dashi vs. Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to the broth of Japanese noodles, Mentsuyu (めんつゆ: literally, noodle broth) is relatively well-recognized overseas, and the soup base is a staple in Japanese cooking. Dashi vs. Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu In...
Kikkoman Hon Tsuyu vs. Mentsuyu: Japanese Soup Base
As you know, Japanese people sometimes eat noodle soups at home, such as soba and udon. To make the broth, many home cooks use a liquid soup base available at every supermarket in Japan....
