Homemade Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu is the refreshing marriage of citrus and soy sauce. More complex than plain soy sauce: umami (bonito, kombu) meets acid (yuzu/lemon). Excellent dipping sauce for gyoza, sashimi, or as a dressing.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 20 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Jar
  • Strainer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Combine liquid ingredients in a jar.

2

Add kombu and bonito flakes. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

Tip: Cold steeping extracts flavor without making kombu bitter.
3

Strain and squeeze out the flakes. Ready!

Recipe FAQ

Shelf life?
Keeps in the fridge, strained, for up to 1 month.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Yuzu juice (or lemon/orange mix)
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 0.25 cup Bonito flakes (Katsuobushi, packed)
  • 1 strip Kombu (dried kelp)