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Homemade Ponzu Sauce
Homemade Ponzu Sauce blends soy sauce with a mix of citrus juices, mirin, and umami-rich ingredients like katsuobushi and kombu. This combination results in a tangy, savory sauce with bright citrus notes and a subtle depth from seafood and seaweed elements. The sauce is versatile for dipping or dressing, particularly enhancing dishes such as hot pot, grilled oysters, and salads. Its layered flavors bring a refreshing contrast to rich or fried foods.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup citrus juice (a mixture of lemon, orange, and/or grapefruit juices)
- lemon zest from one lemon
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or substitute 2 tsp sugar + 2 Tbsp sake or water)
- ½ cup katsuobushi packed; for vegan/vegetarian, omit or substitute 1-2 dried shiitake mushrooms, dried bonito flakes
- 1 piece kombu 2 x 3 inches, 5 x 7.6 cm, 6 g per piece, dried kelp
Instructions
To Serve
- Ponzu is one of the classic dipping sauces for Shabu Shabu hot pot. You can also use ponzu to make refreshing sauces for dishes like Tuna Tataki, Pork Spring Rolls, Pan-Fried Eggplant, or Grilled Oysters. It‘s delicious on salads as well, like my Tofu Salad with Sesame Ponzu Dressing.
Cup of Yum
To Store
- You can keep the homemade ponzu in the mason jar for up to 1 month (to be safe); however, if you substitute the mirin with water and sugar, please use it within a week. When you use the ponzu, make sure to use clean utensils to avoid cross-contamination. The sauce will keep 6 to 12 months if you sanitize and keep everything clean while making the ponzu.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
7713mg
(321%)
Potassium
158mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7713mg | 321% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.