Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu sauce is a classical Japanese sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon, and bonito flakes. It’s a secret ingredient of the Japanese kitchen. It’s easy-to-make and versatile. Your guests will ask you, “How did you make this sauce?” Try it with broiled fish. It’s also used in one-pot dishes such as shabu-shabu.

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Ponzu Sauce

Japanese sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon, and bonito flakes. Great for fish, vegetables, tofu, and meat.

Course sauce

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword bonito flakes, japanese food, lemon, ponzu sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 8 2 tablespoons per serving

Calories 12kcal

Cost $5.00

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 3 thin slices lemon
• 1 gram bonito flakes 1/4 cup lightly packed

Instructions

• Gather ingredients.
  
• In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, vinegar, and sliced lemons. Turn the heat medium and bring it to a gentle simmer.
• Turn the heat off and add bonito flakes. Wait for 15 minutes, then strain and discard the bonito and lemon slices.
• Keep ponzu sauce in a jar in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to one week.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg