yuzu

British  

/ ˈjuːzuː /

noun

1. a citrus fruit about the size of a golf ball, a hybrid of a primitive citrus called Ichang papeda and a mandarin, which grows on tall trees in Japan and has a strong sour flavour. Its rind and juice are a popular ingredient in Japanese cookery

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Etymology

Origin of yuzu

C21: Japanese

Example Sentences

My current favorite is a blend of bancha green tea and dried yuzu peel.

From Salon

Try swapping lime for lemon, orange, yuzu, or even Buddha’s hand.

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Look beyond the basics: fruity vinegars like raspberry or yuzu; deeply savory options like Chinese black or umeboshi plum; something aged, herbal, or faintly mysterious, ideally with a good label.

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It also pairs well with anything that adds brightness and acidity, namely lemony or citrus-centric sweets, like a lemon sugar cookie, lemon bars and yuzu bars.

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The 21-piece hemisphere collection makes a delightful and delicious gift, featuring flavors such as saffron, Persian rose, yuzu and burnt caramel.

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