asian essentials: homemade ponzu sauce

Name: Asian Essentials: Homemade Ponzu Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/2 cup(s) liquid aminos, or tamari sauce; 1/2 cup(s) dried bonito flakes; 4 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoon(s) grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoon(s) lime juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoon(s) mirin; 1 tablespoon(s) orange juice freshly squeezed; 1 medium lemon, just the zest; 1/2 ounce(s) dried kelp

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 2, 2019

Okay, I sincerely doubt that everyone is going to rush to the store to pick up these ingredients; however, there may be a few of you out there that just might enjoy a very popular sauce in Japan. Ponzu sauce is a citrusy version of a soy or tamari. The reason I make my own, is that I know what is in it, and I like to control the citrus flavor. It took me several batches until I got the flavor I was looking for. My suggestion would be to make it per the recipe, and adjust future batches to suit your taste buds. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 cup liquid aminos, or tamari sauce
1/2 cup dried bonito flakes
4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
1 medium lemon, just the zest
1/2 ounce dried kelp

How To Make asian essentials: homemade ponzu sauce

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

This sauce is not as well-known as tamari, or soy sauce, nevertheless it is a classic Japanese condiment. It is a citrus based sauce with tart-tangy flavor like a lemony vinaigrette.
Step 3

Because of its versatility & refreshing flavor, you can use the sauce in many ways… For example, a dipping sauce for seafood, as a marinade for grilled meats and vegetables, or a dressing for salads and/or cold noodles.
Step 4

Most of the larger grocers carry the Asian elements of this recipe; however, if they do not... there is always Amazon.
Step 5

Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
Step 6

Combine all the ingredients in a tightly-sealed, non-reactive jar.
Step 7

Place into the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Step 8

Chef’s Note: Once a day, if you remember, go into the fridge and give it a light shake.
Step 9

After two weeks, run the sauce through a strainer, then reseal, and keep refrigerated until needed.
Step 10

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 11

Use anywhere you want a light soy/tamari sauce with awesome citrus notes. Enjoy.
Step 12

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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