Grilled Bell Pepper Marinade

Steps

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1. 1
   Press each bell pepper onto a cutting board with your palm to create shallow cracks, which helps the marinade penetrate and cooks them more evenly.
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2. 2
   Rinse the cherry tomatoes and remove the stems.
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   Arrange the peppers in a skillet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss gently to coat over medium heat.
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   Cook the peppers until softened and lightly charred, rolling them occasionally for even browning.
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   Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until their skins begin to split.
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   Transfer the grilled peppers and tomatoes to a bowl.
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   Add water, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi powder to the bowl and bring to a boil.
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   Simmer for 30 seconds to 1 minute to allow the flavors to blend, then remove from heat.
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   Pour the hot marinade over the peppers and tomatoes, submerging them completely, and let sit to absorb the flavors.
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