Sanbaizu is not only delicious, but also packed with health benefits that help maintain your well-being and energize you from the inside. It’s a condiment we incorporate into our daily meals for its positive effects, and it’s also a perfect choice for those avoiding lectins!
Ingredients:
- Soy sauce (light soy sauce): 4 tablespoons
- Mirin (hon-mirin): 4 tablespoons
- Black vinegar (Gifu-produced black vinegar): 4 tablespoons
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, mirin, and black vinegar.
- Mix thoroughly, and it’s ready to serve!
Since this recipe doesn’t require heating, the flavors of the condiments remain intact. If you wish to remove the alcohol from the mirin, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave it for 30 seconds to 1 minute at 500W. This will gently enhance the sweetness of the mirin.
Quality Condiments Are Key to Delicious Cooking Using only the highest quality soy sauce, mirin, and black vinegar is the secret to my cooking. When you choose the finest ingredients for your everyday condiments, the depth and umami of your dishes improve dramatically. Investing in quality condiments not only makes your meals tastier but also has a positive effect on your health.
Even if the ingredients cost more, I believe they are worth the investment. We save money in other areas of life but never skimp on the quality of our cooking. We prioritize investing in our meals, and that mindset is essential to our household. Spending on premium ingredients enriches our daily meals and nourishes our hearts.
Health Benefits of Sanbaizu Sanbaizu combines black vinegar, mirin, and soy sauce, each offering excellent nutritional value and health benefits.
- Black vinegar is rich in amino acids, B vitamins, and citric acid. It helps with fatigue recovery, promotes metabolism, and improves blood circulation. It also works to balance the gut microbiota, aids digestion, and supports overall health. Additionally, black vinegar’s antioxidant properties boost immunity and help prevent aging.
- Mirin adds natural sweetness without using sugar, thanks to the fermentation of rice and koji. It’s packed with umami, amino acids, and B vitamins, and helps with digestion. Even without heating, it gives a mellow sweetness, adding depth to your cooking.
- Soy sauce (especially light soy sauce) is lower in salt, enhances the natural flavor of ingredients, and provides a refined umami. Tatsuno’s light soy sauce is low-sodium but still offers rich flavor, promoting a healthy diet.
Additional Health-Boosting Ingredients for Sanbaizu Adding these ingredients to Sanbaizu can amplify its health benefits:
- Extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed) is rich in polyphenols with strong antioxidant properties, supporting cardiovascular health. It improves blood flow and is effective in preventing arteriosclerosis. The oleic acid in olive oil helps lower bad cholesterol and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
- Black pepper promotes metabolism and aids fat burning, thanks to piperine. Combined with ground sesame seeds, which are high in antioxidant sesamin, this combination boosts digestion and immunity.
- Ground sesame is rich in B vitamins and minerals, which assist energy production and contribute to the health of your skin and hair.
References:
- Doi, A., et al. (2017). “Health benefits of black vinegar.” Journal of Functional Foods, 28, 23-35.
Research on the health benefits of black vinegar, discussing its effects on fatigue recovery and metabolism. - Fernández, M. L., et al. (2019). “Health benefits of olive oil.” Nutrients, 11(8), 1795.
A review of the health effects of extra virgin olive oil. - Yamada, M., et al. (2016). “Nutritional value of sesame seeds and their effects on health.” Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, 62(4), 235-240.
A study on the nutritional value and health benefits of sesame seeds. - Ríos, J. L., et al. (2018). “Health benefits of black pepper.” Phytotherapy Research, 32(7), 1225-1231.
A study on the health benefits of black pepper, particularly its effects on fat burning and metabolism.