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Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu Sauce

Japanese
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8 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

8 min · 3 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

About this dish

Citrus juice and soy sauce steeped with kombu and bonito flakes until the flavours meld into something bright, savoury and sharp. A dipping sauce for hotpot, sashimi and grilled dishes.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Fish

Diet Info

Pescatarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Lime juice60 ml

Fish & Seafood

  • Bonito flakes5 g

Dried Goods

  • Dried kombu5 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Soy sauce100 ml
  • Rice vinegar30 ml

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method

1

Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, kombu and bonito flakes in a small jar or bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Cover and steep in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight, so the kombu and bonito flavour the liquid.

Approx. 2 minutes
3

Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing lightly on the solids, and discard them.

Approx. 3 minutes