4 fluid ounces dark soy sauce |
4 fluid ounces lemon juice |
1 fluid ounce seasoned rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon tamari sauce |
1 teaspoon mirin |
1/2 inch piece grated fresh ginger |
1/2 inch piece grated fresh galangal |
1 piece lemon grass, bottom 3 inches only (tough outer layers removed and discarded), chopped finely |
1/2 red chile pepper, seeds removed |
1 1/2 inch (width) by 6 to 8 inches (length) strip of kelp, broken into small pieces |
2 roots or 4 sprigs cilantro |
small bunch chives, chopped finely |
4 tablespoons powdered wasabi mixed with a little mineral water to make a thick paste |