How to make homemade Ponzu sauce (Citrus soy sauce).

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Published 2021-11-20

Hi everyone. Today, I'm showing you how to make ponzu sauce. Ponzu sauce is an umami-rich citrus soy sauce often used in Japanese cooking. I often use it as a dipping sauce for sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, steaks, shabushabu, and many other things. Also, it becomes a tasty dressing when mixed with olive oil or sesame oil. Thank you very much for watching!!😊

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Ponzu sauce Ingredients
Regular soy sauce 250ml
Lemons 3 if small, 4 ( Lemon juice 200 ml)
Rice vinegar 50 ml
Mirin 100ml
Dried bonito flakes 10g
Dashi konbu 5g

You can substitute lemons with other sour citrus fruits such as lime and yuzu. But, if you use relatively sweet citrus, I suggest you change the amounts of Mirin and Rice vinegar. Less Mirin and more Rice vinegar.

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All Comments (21)

@Lucasub-Seiyuu 2 years ago

Oooh, I can't wait to make this umami-rich sauce! It's amazing how a change to concept can create such a different flavor. A twist can keep it both familiar, yet also new! Whereas when people add too many new ingredients, it ends up tasting weird or even sometimes just bland. As always, thanks for the recipes and videos, Kunihiro! ^^
@christianlittle1767 2 years ago

Thanks Kunihiro! Ponzu is mine and my girlfriend's favorite sauce of all time, I will definitely be using this recipe more than once. Please continue to make videos more frequently, I love the way you do these.
@mn-ru4li 1 year ago

Your instructions are clear and take into account all scenarios. I feel confident in making this. Thank you very much!!!!
@junkomiyoshi9961 2 years ago

Love ponzu💕 Thank you for this recipe! Can’t wait to try it. The perfect triangle onigiri 🍙…… priceless!!
@ForgivenGirl1 1 year ago

This sauce is excellent! Thank you for the step-by-step instructions.
@LORENA-wq3vm 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing. Love how you cook and have attention to detail with everything 🌴
@ralphmeola2492 1 year ago

fun to watch, looking forward to tasting Ponzu sauce. thank you
@graemecollins4622 2 years ago

I can’t wait to try this on my Tuna Tataki. Thank you for another fabulous recipe.
@kevowski 5 months ago

This looks delicious, I am going to make this! Thank you for sharing 👌🏻
@raedaley5145 6 months ago

Thank you Kunihiro! I always appreciate your tips and added guidance in your videos including how long we can store in the refrigerator. Thank you always and Happy New 2024 to you!
@gregbrooks7233 1 year ago

I discovered Ponzu about 10 years ago, and was an immediate fan. The citrus notes added so much to the taste of the sauce and food. I am inspired to try making this sauce myself. Thanks for sharing.
@suzannes5888 2 years ago

I love homemade ponzu - and I can tell this an awesome recipe! Thanks so much. I love your videos 😍
@chefsamean 7 months ago

Thanks for your recipe and method, I love this video
@m.yucari3303 2 years ago

Yay, PONZU I’m gonna drink it!
@iliaannai3627 2 years ago

Dear Kunihiro, please make more content. I am new to sushi making and you are amazing at explaining everything. Plus you show authentic way of making it. Thank you.
@barbarap.762 9 months ago

J’adore cette sauce- et maintenant avec vos conseils je peux la faire facilement à la maison.🌷
@resintl 1 year ago

Thank you Kunihiro San. U make it simple. Appreciated.
@derekcharlton3957 1 year ago

Wow I can't wait to try this
@Unclejamsarmy 2 years ago

Love this video and your channel! Im going to make a few ponzu with different citruses to compare and then try them with different dishes, your yellowtail carpaccio is first up 🤤
@travist7148 1 year ago

Love your videos thanks for helping me learn some Japanese dishes