"Gary" > wrote in message
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>I bet that is the answer -- soy, rice vinegar, MIRIN and sugar. I
> would guess that the ear is dipped in it first, then put on the
> hibachi (grill), and dipped again when it comes of the heat.
>
> As I remember, butter is not needed -- nor is extra salt.
>
> A great street food ........
>
> A happy shabu-shabu to you all.
>
> Gary
>
>

Corn on the cob grilled in Japan is for the most part some mixture of Soy
sauce and Mirin.
The exact mixture will vary throughout the country and region, for example
some places
may use straight soy sauce, while up in Hokkaido you will find butter and
soysauce.
Musashi