Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)

Name: Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1/4 cup (3 g) katsuobushi / bonito flakes; 1 2-inch piece kombu; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
41 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Japanese

Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Dipping Sauce)

Nevaeh Sloan

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Use this famous tangy and umami-rich Japanese Ponzu sauce as a marinade, for dipping, for sprinkling over your food, as a vinaigrette for salads and veggies, and as a stir-fry sauce!

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Ingredients

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1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice (you can use all lemon juice but the combination of lemon and lime more closely resembles the flavor of yuzu, which is the traditional citrus fruit of choice)
2 tablespoons mirin
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup (3 g) katsuobushi / bonito flakes
1 2-inch piece kombu
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest (optional for bigger citrus flavor boost)

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Instructions

Two methods:For a more intense tuna/sea kelp flavor: In a small sauce pan bring the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, katsuobushi, kombu and lemon zest (if using) to a boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely. Strain out the solids. Stir in the citrus juice.For a milder tuna/sea kelp flavor: Place all of the ingredients in a glass jar, shake, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours or up to a few days, shaking occasionally. Strain out the solids.*For a simplified or vegetarian version you can omit the katsuobushi and kombu.Store in in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to a month.Makes 1/3 cup ponzu sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 611mg (25%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1tablespoon
Calories	41kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	4g	1%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	611mg	25%
Potassium	106mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	2mg	0%
Iron	1mg	6%