Description
A flavorful citrus-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- ½ cup bonito flakes
- 1 piece kombu (approx. 3x5 inches)
Instructions
- Zest one of the lemons and juice the rest.
- Chop or cut up the kombu into small pieces.
- In a jar with a lid, combine all the ingredients.
- Give this a good shake and then tuck it away in your refrigerator for 3 days.
- Strain the sauce so no large pieces remain.
- Use your homemade ponzu or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or more.
Notes
- This ponzu sauce can enhance the flavor of many dishes.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg