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Citrus Ponzu Sauce

Cultural Context

Ponzu sauce, a staple in Japanese cuisine, blends the tanginess of citrus with the umami of soy sauce. Traditionally used as a dipping sauce for sashimi or as a dressing for salads, it highlights the balance of flavors that characterize Japanese cooking. Today, ponzu has gained popularity beyond Japan, inspiring variations that incorporate different citrus fruits and ingredients, making it a versatile condiment in various culinary traditions.

JapaneseJPother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup soy sauce (less sodium)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup mirin
1 package bonito flakes
dashi kombu (to taste)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less salty.

mirin

🥗Healthier: sake + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine + sugar

Sake + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness, while white wine + sugar is more accessible.

1

Start by squeezing 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice and 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice into a bowl.

2

Add 1/2 cup of less sodium soy sauce to the bowl.

3

Pour in 1/2 cup of rice vinegar, mixing it with the soy sauce.

4

Add 1/4 cup of mirin to the mixture.

5

Incorporate one package of bonito flakes into the bowl.

6

Add dashi kombu to taste, breaking it into smaller pieces.

7

Stir all ingredients together and taste, adjusting sweetness with more mirin if desired.

8

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let the flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

PonzuPonzu Sauce
Local Name: 柑橘ポン酢

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