Ponzu Sauce

Name: Ponzu Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup fresh lemon or yuzu juice; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup dashi stock or water; 2 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

A bright, citrusy Japanese dipping sauce combining soy sauce with yuzu or lemon juice, mirin, and dashi. Wonderful with sashimi, gyoza, shabu-shabu, and grilled meats.

10 minEasyServes 820 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup fresh lemon or yuzu juice
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup dashi stock or water
2 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

1

Combine 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup fresh lemon or yuzu juice, 2 tbsp mirin, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, and 1/4 cup dashi stock or water in a small bowl or jar.
2

Whisk or stir well to combine.
3

Add 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger and stir to incorporate.
4

Taste and adjust the balance of soy, citrus, or mirin to your liking.
5

Scatter 2 thinly sliced green onion over the top just before serving.
6

For a cleaner sauce, strain before serving. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

What can I use instead of dashi in Ponzu Sauce?

The entry for Ponzu Sauce calls for 1/4 cup dashi stock or water. In its place: Light chicken or vegetable stock with a splash of soy sauce works. For something closer, steep a piece of kombu or a few dried shiitake in hot water for 20 minutes.

Can I make Ponzu Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ponzu Sauce is 1/3 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Ponzu Sauce low-carb?

A serving of Ponzu Sauce carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Ponzu Sauce contain soy?

Yes: 1/3 cup soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Ponzu Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 20 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 164 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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