ASIAN ESSENTIALS: HOMEMADE PONZU SAUCE
Okay, I sincerely doubt that everyone is going to rush to the store to pick up these ingredients; however, there may be a few of you out there that just might enjoy a very popular sauce in Japan. Ponzu sauce is a citrusy version of a soy or tamari. The reason I make my own, is that I know what is in it, and I like to control the...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Sauces
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
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