Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)

Name: Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (1 ounce; 30ml); 1/2 cup mirin (4 ounces; 120ml) (see note); 1 (3- by 3-inch) piece kombu (about 1 ounce; 30g) (see note); 1/2 ounce (15g) shaved katsuobushi (see note); 1/2 cup yuzu juice, or equal parts lemon and lime juice (4 ounces; 120ml) (see note); 1/2 cup light soy sauce (4 ounces; 120ml)

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

20m

This tangy Ponzu Sauce is a zesty Japanese citrus dipping sauce that combines rice vinegar, mirin, kombu, katsuobushi, yuzu juice, and light soy sauce. Perfect for dipping sushi, sashimi, or drizzling over grilled meats and vegetables. An essential condiment for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings: 12

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2 tablespoons rice vinegar (1 ounce; 30ml)

1/2 cup mirin (4 ounces; 120ml) (see note)

1 (3- by 3-inch) piece kombu (about 1 ounce; 30g) (see note)

1/2 ounce (15g) shaved katsuobushi (see note)

1/2 cup yuzu juice, or equal parts lemon and lime juice (4 ounces; 120ml) (see note)

1/2 cup light soy sauce (4 ounces; 120ml)

Steps

Combine vinegar, mirin, and kombu in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in katsuobushi. Cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and discard solids (or reserve to make a second batch, using some additional katsuobushi in the second batch). Allow liquid to cool completely.

Combine steeped mirin, citrus juice, and soy sauce. Ponzu will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

45kcal

2%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

5g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

4g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

890mg

44%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts