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How to Make Ponzu – Classic Japanese Citrus-Soy Dipping Sauce (Shoyu Ponzu)

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Shoyu Ponzu

Cultural Context

Shoyu Ponzu is a versatile Japanese sauce that combines soy sauce with citrus juice, often used as a dipping sauce or dressing. Its origins trace back to the culinary traditions of Japan, where the balance of salty and tangy flavors enhances various dishes. Today, Ponzu has gained popularity beyond Japan, inspiring variations worldwide, especially in fusion cuisine.

JapaneseJPother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
100 mls yuzu juice
equal part soy sauce
mirin
kombu
katsu bushi

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Sugar and water mimic mirin's sweetness.

kombu

💰Cheaper: seaweed flakes

Seaweed flakes provide a similar umami flavor.

1

Add 100 mls of yuzu juice to a bowl.

2

Mix equal parts soy sauce into the bowl.

3

Add mirin to the mixture to balance acidity.

4

Let the mixture steep for a day or two in the fridge.

5

Pass everything through a sieve after steeping.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

bowlsieve

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Soy Sauce PonzuPonzu Sauce
Local Name: 醤油ポン酢

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