The above is a recipe closest to that of the original form of the seasoning, but there are other recipes which include steps such as the addition of irigome (parched wheat or rice), dried bonito and kelp before reducing in order to add flavor and body to the sauce.
上記は最も発祥当初の原型に近い作り方であるが、風味やコクをつける為に「煎り米」、「鰹節」、「コンブ」などを加えて煮詰める作り方もある。