Bright, tangy, and deeply umami — Ponzu is a traditional Japanese dipping sauce made with citrus juice, soy sauce, and dashi. Perfect with grilled meat, sashimi, dumplings, or even salads. Its refreshing acidity and savory balance make it one of the most versatile sauces in Japanese cooking.
Ingredients
🍶 100 ml soy sauce (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp)
🍋 60 ml yuzu juice or lemon juice (¼ cup)
🍚 1 tbsp rice vinegar
🍬 1 tbsp mirin
🧂 1 tsp sugar
🧄 Optional: 2 tbsp dashi (for deeper umami)
🌶️ Optional: sliced chili or grated daikon for serving
Preparation
1️⃣ Combine ingredients: In a bowl or jar, mix soy sauce, citrus juice, rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, and optional dashi.
2️⃣ Stir until dissolved: Make sure the sugar dissolves completely.
3️⃣ Chill and rest: Let the sauce rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to deepen the flavor.
4️⃣ Serve: Use as dipping sauce for dumplings, grilled meat, tofu, or drizzle over cold noodles or salads.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 5 min
🧊 Rest: 60 min
⏳ Total: 1h 5 min
Nutritional Value
🔋 Calories: 10 kcal
💪 Protein: 0.5 g
🧈 Fat: 0 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
🧂 Sodium: 340 mg
Advice
For the most authentic flavor, use fresh yuzu juice — or combine lemon and lime juice 50:50 as a substitute.
Status
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