Japanese Tempura Sauce

This recipe was given to me in Japan by Okumurasan. I don't know where to find sake or mirin here (maybe an asian market?) Okumurasan told me to just use 4 tsp sugar instead, however it won't taste quite the same. Sake and Mirin are both Japanese wines, and they add a distinct, sweet taste to the sauce.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 2  teaspoons sake
• 2  teaspoons mirin
• 1  fish bouillon cube

Directions

1. In a saucepan, mix all ingredients and bring to a rapid boil.
2. Remove from heat and cool before serving in individual dishes alongside a platter of tempura.