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Default Japanese Corn on the Cob


"Rona Y" > wrote in message
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> On May 22, 7:50 pm, Gary > wrote:
> > I'm a street food fan.
> >
> > Years ago, in Japan, I ate Corn on the Cob from Japanese vendors who
> > cooked them on hibachis.
> >
> > They would dip each ear in a thin sauce before presenting it to the
> > customer.
> >
> > What was this sauce made of? It included, but was not limited to soy.
> >
> > If region is important to determine recipe; it was in Aomori
> > Prefecture (Ken) in the town of Misawa.

>
> I would guess, but am not sure, it would have soy, mirin, and a bit of
> sugar. It might have had a bit of vinegar, too. Most Japanese sauces
> are some combination of soy, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar. I'll ask
> around, though. Maybe one of the home ec teachers will have a better
> idea.
>


I would think that you may be right, Rona, but I'm curious now, too. I'd
like to try it.

kili