Homemade Ponzu Sauce

Elevate your culinary creations with this easy and authentic Homemade Ponzu Sauce recipe—a versatile Japanese condiment bursting with umami and citrusy brightness. Made with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, fresh lemon and lime juices, rice vinegar, and mirin, this sauce gets an extra depth of flavor from kombu (dried kelp) and bonito flakes. Optional fresh orange juice adds a sweet, tangy twist that’s perfect for enhancing its complexity. With just 10 minutes of prep and an overnight steeping period to let the flavors meld, this zesty, savory sauce is ideal as a dipping sauce for sushi, a marinade for grilled meats, or a dressing for salads. Store it in your fridge to add a gourmet touch to meals for up to two weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 1 piece Kombu (dried kelp)
• 1 cup Bonito flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl or container, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, rice vinegar, mirin, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

Add the piece of kombu and the bonito flakes to the bowl, ensuring they are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 3

If using, stir in the fresh orange juice for an additional layer of citrusy sweetness.

Step 4

Cover the bowl or container with plastic wrap or a lid and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

After the steeping period, strain the ponzu sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle, discarding the solids (bonito flakes and kombu).

Step 6

Store the ponzu sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and use as a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	656 grams (656.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1221

Total Fat 24.70g	32%
Saturated Fat 9.60g	48%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 568mg	189%
Sodium 9479mg	412%
Total Carbohydrate 43.00g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 25.20g
Protein 213.10g	426%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1051mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.8%

Protein: 68.4%

Carbs: 13.8%