Ponzu Sauce Authentic
Elevate your Japanese cuisine with this authentic Ponzu Sauce recipe—a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and umami flavors. Made with traditional ingredients like soy sauce, fresh yuzu juice (or a zesty blend of lemon and lime juice), rice vinegar, mirin, kombu, and bonito flakes, this homemade sauce embodies the essence of traditional Japanese cooking. The secret lies in allowing the mixture to steep overnight, infusing it with complex layers of flavor. Ideal as a dipping sauce for sushi and sashimi, a marinade for grilled meats, or a vibrant drizzle over vegetables, this versatile sauce is a must-try for food enthusiasts. Quick to prepare and easily stored in your refrigerator, this authentic ponzu sauce will become your go-to condiment for adding a deliciously citrusy twist to any dish.
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Ingredients
- 120 ml Soy sauce
- 60 ml Fresh yuzu juice (or substitute with a mix of lemon and lime juice)
- 30 ml Rice vinegar
- 30 ml Mirin
- 15 g Bonito flakes
- 5 g Kombu (dried kelp)
- 5 g Sugar
- 30 ml Water
Directions
Step 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, fresh yuzu juice (or lemon-lime substitute), rice vinegar, mirin, and water. Stir to blend the liquids together.
Step 2
Add the sugar to the liquid mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
Step 3
Place the kombu and bonito flakes into the mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let the mixture steep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
After steeping, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the bonito flakes and kombu. Discard the solids.
Step 6
Transfer the ponzu sauce to a clean jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Step 7
Serve the ponzu sauce as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle to enhance the taste of sushi, sashimi, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (306.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 248.9 |
| Total Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4704.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.2g | |
| Protein 24.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 58.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 554.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories