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Ponzu Sauce

Cultural Context

Ponzu sauce originated in Japan and is a staple in Japanese cuisine, often used as a dipping sauce for sashimi and as a dressing for salads. Its bright, tangy flavor profile complements a variety of dishes, making it a versatile condiment. Today, ponzu has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating different citrus fruits.

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4 servings
Servings4
4 types of citrus (Yuzu, Sudachi, Kabosu, Lemon)
15 g sake
15 g mirin
120 g Katsuobushi (Bonito flakes)
dried shiitake mushroom
200 g water
35 g sugar
1

Cut Yuzu in half and squeeze juice.

2

Prepare Sudachi and Kabosu similarly, noting their aromas.

3

Squeeze juice from all prepared citrus and keep in the fridge.

4

Add 15 g of sake and 15 g of mirin to a pan and heat until alcohol is removed.

5

Transfer heated mixture to a bowl and add 120 g of Katsuobushi and dried shiitake mushroom.

6

Mix in the squeezed citrus juice and cover with plastic wrap.

7

Refrigerate for over six hours to extract umami flavor.

8

After six hours, remove plastic wrap and squeeze mixture to extract flavor.

9

Store ponzu in the fridge for one week to blend flavors.

Equipment Needed

bowlpan

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy
Local Name: ポン酢

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