PONZU SAUCE, AUTHENTIC

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The magic of Ponzu is possible in your own kitchen - Fresh is the secret; don't settle for the bottled stuff. Ponzu sauce is great with all kinds of fish, seafood, meats, and vegetables too. It's also used as a dipping sauce for appetizers and such - Your imagination is your limit.

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup orange juice, and zest
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Zest your orange (this is most easily and effectively done with a Micro-Plane grater - if you've not discovered how great these are, you must get one!) - Now juice it. You need ΒΌ cup; make a screwdriver with the rest.
  • Put orange juice, zest, sake, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and cayenne into a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, turn down heat to a simmer, and reduce sauce by half for about 3 minutes.
  • Mix together the water and corn starch, add to the simmering sauce, and stir until thickened.
  • Allow to cook for another minute or two, add sesame oil, stir.
  • It's done! There, that was easy, wasn't it? Now taste it.
  • It's done! There, that was easy, wasn't it? Now taste it - Oh wow! Start imagining what you'll be able to do with this stuff.

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