Japanese Citrus

Yuzu in Japanese Cooking: Aroma, Varieties, and Uses

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

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, grilled fish, sauce, dessert, or drink with only a small amount. Unlike oranges and mandarins, fresh yuzu is rarely eaten by itself. The fruit contains relatively … Read more

Ponzu Explained: Citrus, Soy Sauce, and Practical Uses

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Ponzu sauce with Japanese citrus and cold shabu-shabu vegetables

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, dumplings, cold meat dishes, vegetables, and salads. However, the word ponzu does not always describe exactly the same product. In a narrow sense, ponzu is a light citrus … Read more