Yuzu Ponzu – Citrus Seasoned Soy Sauce
This yuzu ponzu is a Japanese ponzu yuzu sauce made with fragrant yuzu citrus, soy sauce, and a rich soup stock of bonito and kombu (kelp).
It has a refreshing balance of sourness and sweetness and is one of the most popular sauces in Japan for everyday home cooking.
Flavor & Aroma
Yuzu ponzu combines the deep umami of Yuasa soy sauce with the bright, citrusy aroma of yuzu.
Compared to lemon or lime, yuzu has a more complex fragrance and a gentle acidity, giving this ponzu yuzu sauce a clean yet rich taste that enhances many kinds of dishes.
How to Use Yuzu Ponzu
This versatile yuzu ponzu is perfect as a dipping sauce or as a seasoning for many meals in Japanese cuisine.
Recommended Uses
Hot pot dishes (nabe) such as shabu-shabu
Tofu and cold tofu dishes
Noodles like udon or soba
Grilled fish, pork, beef, or hamburger steak
Deep-fried chicken or fish (karaage)
Boiled vegetables such as spinach
As a salad dressing
Sashimi, especially white fish like flounder
Dipping sauce for Chinese dumplings (gyoza)
About Yuzu & Ingredients
Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit known for its distinctive aroma and refreshing sourness, different from lemon, lime, or orange. It is also widely used for yuzu sorbet and desserts.
This yuzu ponzu uses local yuzu juice from Arida, Wakayama, one of the most famous regions in Japan for high-quality yuzu.
Ingredients:
Soy Sauce (water, soybeans, wheat), Rice Vinegar, Yuzu Juice, Starch Syrup, Sugar, Sweet Sake, Salt, Kombu (kelp) Extract, Katsuobushi (bonito) Extract, Scallop Extract.
Natural Sediment & How to Store
Because a generous amount of yuzu juice and dashi are used, some ingredients may float or settle at the bottom of the bottle.
You may also see some residue on the surface of the liquid, which comes from yuzu oil and is a sign of its natural flavor.
Please shake well before use.
Store in a cool, dark place and refrigerate after opening.
