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