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

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 Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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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 
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This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: dipping sauce, Side Dish
CUISINE: Japanese
KEYWORDS: ponzu dipping sauce, ponzu sauce, zesty ponzu sauce
Nutrition Facts
Karen's Zesty Ponzu Sauce
Serving Size
 
2 teaspoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
27
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
542
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
47
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
10
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.