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Seared Scallops with Karen's Ponzu Sauce on white embossed plate
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Karen's Zesty Ponzu Sauce

An updated cirtusy dipping and pouring sauce with tons of zesty flavor!
I find the key ingredient to it's distinct citrusy flavor is Yuzu Juice. Gluten Free Recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dipping sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: ponzu dipping sauce, ponzu sauce, zesty ponzu sauce
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons gluten free tamari sauce or Japanese shoyu sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons mirin or sake (white wine in a pinch)
  • 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms cut into 1/2" pieces (about 4 medium caps)
  • 3 tablespoons pure yuzu juice* (no additives)
  • 2 pinches hot pepper flakes I use Szechuan chili flakes-spicy
  • 1 tablespoon scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Add first 5 ingredients to a small non-reactive pot (tamari through dried mushrooms.)
    Bring to a simmer, stir to dissolve the sugar - 30 seconds. Cover and take off heat to blend all the flavors.
    Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Strain mixture into a small bowl with a fine mesh strainer, pressing down firmly on the mushrooms, discard mushrooms.
  • Wipe pot clean - add strained mixture.
    Add Yuzu Juice and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer to blend flavors- 30 seconds.
    Remove from heat and cool - the Ponzu Sauce is ready! Add scallions before serving.
    Recipe can easily be doubled. Refrigerate in a clean glass container in the refigerator.

Notes

* Pure Yuzu Juice is available at most Asian/Japanese markets, refrigerated. 
Meyer lemon juice can be a substitute (yet not as fabulous!)
See RECIPE: Pan Seared Scallops with Karen's Ponzu Sauce 
See all Condiments for Flavor recipes here.
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2teaspoons | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg