Step 1

Melt sugar and add miso.In a saucepan, melt the sugar into the water over medium heat.  Once sugar dissolves, turn to low heat and add miso paste.  Stir to combine.

Step 2

Add chilli powder.After miso is dissolved (creamy and no lumps), add chilli powder gradually and continue stirring to evenly incorporate them.

Step 3

Add remaining seasonings and form paste.Add rice vinegar, salt, garlic and sesame oil into the mixture.Continue stirring until a paste is formed.  Turn off heat.