Like dashi, kaeshi is a foundation sauce used in Japanese cooking.  It is very simple to make.

How to Make Kaeshi

Ingredients (Makes 4 Cups)

• 3 cup Soy Sauce
• ¾ cup Sugar
• ¾ cup Mirin

Directions

1. Cook 3 cups soy sauce and ¾ cup sugar in a medium pot until it comes to a gentle simmer.  Add ¾ cup mirin and bring it to a simmer.
2. Turn off the heat.  Can store remaining kaeshi for other Japanese dishes.