Recipe: Ponzu Sauce
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Serving: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup bonito flakes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Soy Sauce Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce and bonito flakes.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
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Infuse the Flavors:
- Allow the soy sauce and bonito flakes to simmer gently for about 5 minutes. This process will infuse the sauce with the savory essence of the bonito flakes.
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Strain the Mixture:
- Once the mixture has simmered, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the soy sauce mixture to remove the bonito flakes. Press down gently on the flakes to extract as much flavor as possible.
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Combine with Lemon Juice and Vinegar:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the strained soy sauce with the lemon juice and rice vinegar. Stir until well combined.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your homemade Ponzu Sauce is now ready to be served! Transfer it to a serving dish or small dipping bowls.
- Ponzu Sauce is traditionally served as a dipping sauce for hot pot dishes like shabu-shabu. Simply dip your favorite meats, vegetables, or seafood into the sauce and enjoy its tangy, umami flavor!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 54.6
- Fat Content: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 4022.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 8g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 7.7g
Recipe Notes:
- Ponzu Sauce is a versatile condiment that can also be used as a marinade for grilled meats, a dressing for salads, or a sauce for sushi and sashimi.
- Store any leftover Ponzu Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Just give it a good stir before using, as the flavors may settle over time.
- Feel free to adjust the ratio of lemon juice and vinegar to suit your taste preferences. Some variations may include adding a hint of sweetness with a touch of mirin or sugar.
- Experiment with different ingredients to customize your Ponzu Sauce recipe. You can add grated ginger, garlic, or even a splash of citrusy yuzu juice for a unique twist on this classic Japanese condiment.
