Best 3 Ponzu Sauce Authentic Recipes

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Ponzu sauce is a delicious and versatile Japanese citrus sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and dashi. It has a light, tangy flavor with a hint of sweetness and is often used as a dipping sauce for sashimi, tempura, and grilled meats and vegetables. Ponzu sauce can also be used as a marinade or dressing for salads and noodles. This article provides three authentic ponzu sauce recipes that are easy to make at home.

The first recipe is for a classic ponzu sauce that uses fresh lemon juice and yuzu juice. The second recipe is for a ponzu sauce with a bit of a kick, thanks to the addition of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven-spice chili pepper). The third recipe is for a vegan ponzu sauce that uses tamari instead of soy sauce. All three recipes are simple to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. So, whether you're looking for a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing, give one of these ponzu sauce recipes a try!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PONZU SAUCE, AUTHENTIC



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The magic of Ponzu is possible in your own kitchen - Fresh is the secret; don't settle for the bottled stuff. Ponzu sauce is great with all kinds of fish, seafood, meats, and vegetables too. It's also used as a dipping sauce for appetizers and such - Your imagination is your limit.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup orange juice, and zest
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Zest your orange (this is most easily and effectively done with a Micro-Plane grater - if you've not discovered how great these are, you must get one!) - Now juice it. You need ¼ cup; make a screwdriver with the rest.
  • Put orange juice, zest, sake, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and cayenne into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, turn down heat to a simmer, and reduce sauce by half for about 3 minutes.
  • Mix together the water and corn starch, add to the simmering sauce, and stir until thickened.
  • Allow to cook for another minute or two, add sesame oil, stir.
  • It's done! There, that was easy, wasn't it? Now taste it.
  • It's done! There, that was easy, wasn't it? Now taste it - Oh wow! Start imagining what you'll be able to do with this stuff.

HOMEMADE PONZU SAUCE



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Make and share this Homemade Ponzu Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup fresh lime juice (or a combination) or 1/2 cup lemon juice (or a combination)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 pinch red pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together juice, vinegar, soy sauce, mirin and brown sugar. Let sit at least 1 hour to marry flavors. Store covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 5551.5, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 31, Protein 10.8

SIMPLE PONZU SAUCE



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Serve this easy Japanese sauce with summer rolls, sushi, or dumplings.

Provided by Andrew Knowlton

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Lime Juice     Wine     Soy Sauce     Vinegar     Dip     Condiment

Yield Makes about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Stir sugar and 1 Tbsp. warm water in a small bowl to dissolve sugar. Stir in lime juice, mirin, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find yuzu juice, you can substitute lemon or lime juice.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the sauce.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Ponzu sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Ponzu sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is especially popular in Japanese cuisine, but it can also be used to add flavor to grilled meats, fish, and vegetables. Ponzu sauce is easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to your food, give ponzu sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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