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Spoon pouring yuzu sauce over bowl of grilled chicken and vegetables.

Yuzu Sauce (Simple Japanese Citrus Sauce)

Matt
A bright, citrusy yuzu sauce made with just a few simple ingredients. Light, balanced, and versatile, it works as a dipping sauce, marinade, or dressing.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon yuzu juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon honey (or sugar or maple syrup)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients
    Add yuzu juice, soy sauce, and sweetener to a small bowl.
  • Stir until combined
    Mix until the flavors are well blended.
  • Taste and adjust
    Adjust to your preference. Add more yuzu for brightness, soy sauce for depth, or sweetener for balance.

Notes

  • Start with ½ teaspoon of honey for a cleaner, more citrus-forward flavor
  • The flavor is brightest within the first few days
  • Great for grilled chicken, tofu, rice bowls, or vegetables
Keyword citrus sauce, dipping sauce, dressing, Japanese sauce, marinade, yuzu sauce
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