Meals Matter

PONZU SAUCE

Contributed By: tiffluu
Mark Bittman NY Times

Yield: 2 1/2 cups. Time: 15 minutes, plus 2 hours' resting

Ingredients

2/3 cup Fresh lemon juice, more to taste

1/3 cup Fresh lime juice, more to taste

1/4 cup Rice vinegar

1 cup Good-quality soy sauce

1/4 cup Mirin (or 1/4 cup sake and 1 tablespoon sugar)

1 3-inch piece kelp (konbu)

1/2 cup (about 1/4 ounce) dried bonito flakes

Pinch cayenne.

Preparation

In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Let sit for at least 2 hours or overnight. Strain. Just before using, you might add a small squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice. Covered and refrigerated, ponzu will keep for at least several days.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: More than 2 hours
Ingredients: Sauces
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Asian
Meal Type: Entree