Somi no Tsuyu (創味のつゆ) is a concentrated Japanese tsuyu from Somi Shokuhin, made for noodle dipping sauces, broths, and everyday Japanese cooking. This 1 L carton combines soy sauce with bonito and mackerel shavings, dried sardines, and seasonings for a savory, bonito-forward flavor with a mellow finish.
Flavor Profile
Somi Shokuhin describes Somi no Tsuyu as an elegant, mellow concentrated tsuyu with plenty of bonito flavor. Bonito contributes clean aromatic umami, dried sardine adds a sharper savory note, and mackerel adds deeper body and rounded richness.
How to Use Somi no Tsuyu
- Cold soba and somen: Mix 1 part tsuyu with 3 parts water for the manufacturer's standard 4× final dilution.
- Tempura: Use as the base for a savory tempura dipping sauce.
- Simmered dishes: Add to Japanese-style simmered dishes for soy-and-dashi flavor.
- Rice bowls: Use as a seasoning base for donburi-style dishes.
- Hot pot: Dilute to suit your recipe for nabe and other broth-based dishes.
- Chilled tofu: Use in small amounts as a concentrated seasoning.
For uses other than cold noodle dipping sauce, follow the dilution guidance on the package or the requirements of your recipe.
Product Details
- Product: Somi no Tsuyu (創味のつゆ)
- Type: Concentrated Japanese tsuyu / noodle soup and dipping-sauce base
- Net content: 1 L
- Manufacturer: Somi Shokuhin Co., Ltd. (株式会社創味食品)
- Country of origin: Japan
- Package: Resealable paper carton
Ingredients
Soy sauce (manufactured in Japan), sugar, salt, dried fish shavings (bonito, mackerel), fermented seasoning, dried sardines; seasoning (amino acids, etc.), caramel color.
Manufacturer-listed allergens: Wheat, mackerel, soy.
Storage
Before opening, store at room temperature away from direct sunlight. After opening, refrigerate and use promptly. Always follow the storage instructions and best-before date printed on the carton you receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somi no Tsuyu?
Somi no Tsuyu is a concentrated Japanese tsuyu, also commonly called mentsuyu. It is used to prepare noodle dipping sauces and broths and as a seasoning for a variety of Japanese dishes.
What does Somi no Tsuyu taste like?
It has a savory, bonito-forward dashi flavor with an elegant, mellow character. Mackerel adds deeper richness while dried sardine contributes a more distinct savory note.
What is Somi no Tsuyu made from?
Its ingredients include soy sauce, sugar, salt, bonito and mackerel shavings, fermented seasoning, dried sardines, seasoning containing amino acids, and caramel color.
How do I dilute Somi no Tsuyu for soba or somen?
For the manufacturer's standard cold noodle dipping sauce, mix 1 part Somi no Tsuyu with 3 parts water. This produces a 4× final dilution.
What can I cook with it?
Somi Shokuhin recommends it for soba, somen, tempura dipping sauce, simmered dishes, chilled tofu, rice bowls, hot pot, and other Japanese dishes.
Is Somi no Tsuyu the same as soy sauce?
No. Soy sauce is one of its ingredients, but Somi no Tsuyu is a concentrated tsuyu that also contains fish-based dashi ingredients and seasonings.
Where is Somi no Tsuyu made?
This product is made in Japan by Somi Shokuhin.
How should Somi no Tsuyu be stored?
Keep the unopened carton away from direct sunlight at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening and use promptly.
Who is this product suitable for?
It is intended for cooks looking for a concentrated Japanese tsuyu for noodles, dipping sauces, broths, simmered dishes, rice bowls, and other Japanese-style recipes. The manufacturer lists wheat, mackerel, and soy as allergens.
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