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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Add the sugar to the liquid mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
Place the kombu and bonito flakes into the mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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.
After steeping, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the bonito flakes and kombu. Discard the solids.
Transfer the ponzu sauce to a clean jar or bottle. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve the ponzu sauce as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle to enhance the taste of sushi, sashimi, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 4705 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
