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ポン酢 (ぽんず, Ponzu) is Ponzu sauce — a Japanese food (spices garnish dips sauces).
What is Ponzu sauce?
Ponzu is a citrus-based sauce commonly used in Japanese cuisine. It is tart, with a thin, watery consistency and a dark brown color. Ponzu shōyu or ponzu jōyu is ponzu sauce with soy sauce ( shōyu ) added, and the mixed product is widely referred to as simply ponzu . Ponzu is made by simmering mirin , rice vinegar, katsuobushi flakes, and seaweed over medium heat. The liquid is then cooled, strained to remove the katsuobushi flakes, and finally the juice of one or more of the following citrus fruits is added: yuzu , sudachi , daidai , kabosu , or lemon. Ponzu shoyu is traditionally used as a dressing for tataki (lightly grilled, then chopped meat or fish), and also as a dip for nabemono (one pot dishes) such as shabu-shabu . It is used as a dip for sashimi . In the Kansai region, it is offered as a topping for takoyaki .