Japanese Citrus

What Is Yuzu? Taste, Uses, and How It Differs from Lemon

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Fresh yellow yuzu fruits, including one cut open, with aromatic peel and yuzu juice

Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Japan Food Compass may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Yuzu is a highly aromatic citrus fruit used throughout Japanese cooking. Its juice is sharply tart, while its peel has a floral fragrance that can transform a clear soup, … Read more

What Is Ponzu? Taste, Ingredients, and Uses

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Ponzu sauce with Japanese citrus and cold shabu-shabu vegetables

Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, Japan Food Compass may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Ponzu is a Japanese citrus seasoning known for refreshing acidity and aroma. The version most commonly sold outside Japan is a dark, soy-based sauce used with hot pot, sashimi, … Read more