🍋 Homemade Ponzu Sauce Recipe (ポン酢の作り方）
This refreshing homemade ponzu sauce is made with fresh lime juice and soy sauce for a citrusy, umami-packed condiment perfect for dipping, dressing, or drizzling
Ingredients
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 100 ml lime juice lemon, orange or other citrus juice or vinegar
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 piece kombu
- 5 grams dried bonito flakes
Instructions
- Gather ingredients, then In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar and sake.
- Add the kombu and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Once it starts to simmer, add the bonito flakes and continue to simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and vinegar.
- Let the sauce cool slightly, then strain out the kombu and bonito flakes.
- Store in a clean jar or bottle and keep in the fridge. It’ll taste even better after a day!
Notes
🍋Always taste as you go and adjust the ingredients to your preference. If you prefer a milder acidity, feel free to reduce the amount of citrus juice or vinegar.
🍋You can also make ponzu by steeping the ingredients instead of cooking them—just combine and let the mixture sit in the fridge for a day or two to develop flavor. Whether you steep or cook, always taste and adjust to suit your preference—reduce the citrus or vinegar if you prefer a milder tang.
🍋Store it in a clean, airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. The flavor will deepen over time, especially if you’ve steeped it."
