ponzu
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of ponzu
C21: from Japanese
Example Sentences
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A first course of kampachi arrived dressed with arctic char roe, ground cherry, serrano, ponzu, and cucumber — buttery and delicate, with a bright, precise balance that lingered just long enough.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2026
It’s got little slices of Mandarin orange over yellowtail fish, with a little bit of Thai chill on top, and sits in a ponzu sauce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
Right now is the time for soft-shell crabs from the Carolinas, crisp and sweet as you want them to be and enhanced with a dip of ponzu sauce.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2022
Steamed managatsuo, a firm, lean Japanese butterfish that sits in a shallow bath of ponzu and is topped with an angry-red ball of spicy grated daikon, may be followed by sea urchin.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2021
We particularly loved the ponzu Champagne dipping sauce!
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2020
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