'Mentsuyu' (Noodle Dipping Sauce)

<Popular Method>
Heat Mirin in a saucepan to boil off alcohol. Then add Soy Sauce and bring it to the boil. Add ‘Katsuobushi’ and cook about for a minute.

Add Water and bring to the boil again, then remove from heat. Drain the sauce well. Allow it cool, then chill in the fridge.

<Quick & Easy Method>
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Keep boiling for a few minutes. Allow it cool, then chill in the fridge.