Asian Essentials Homemade Ponzu Sauce Food

PONZU SAUCE FOR DIPPING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let stand 24 hours. Strain through a cheesecloth and store up to 3 months in a cool, dark place, or in the refrigerator.

JAPANESE PONZU SAUCE (WITH VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and bonito flakes in a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
• Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Pour sauce through a strainer into a bowl and discard bonito flakes. Add yuzu juice. This recipe appears in Asian Grilling, by Su-Mei Yu, reprinted with permission.

ASIAN ESSENTIALS: HOMEMADE PONZU SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. This sauce is not as well-known as tamari, or soy sauce, nevertheless it is a classic Japanese condiment. It is a citrus based sauce with tart-tangy flavor like a lemony vinaigrette.
• 3. Because of its versatility & refreshing flavor, you can use the sauce in many ways... For example, a dipping sauce for seafood, as a marinade for grilled meats and vegetables, or a dressing for salads and/or cold noodles.
• 4. Most of the larger grocers carry the Asian elements of this recipe; however, if they do not... there is always Amazon.
• 5. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 6. Combine all the ingredients in a tightly-sealed, non-reactive jar.
• 7. Place into the fridge for about 2 weeks.
• 8. Chef's Note: Once a day, if you remember, go into the fridge and give it a light shake.
• 9. After two weeks, run the sauce through a strainer, then reseal, and keep refrigerated until needed.
• 10. PLATE/PRESENT
• 11. Use anywhere you want a light soy/tamari sauce with awesome citrus notes. Enjoy.
• 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

HOMEMADE PONZU SAUCE

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.