Tosazu sauce

A jelly dressing for summer. A tiny amount of gelatin turns a common sunomono dressing into a shiny crystal coating that clings to the surf...

I served this dressing as a dipping sauce with gyuniku no ranpaku-age—miso-marinated beef in an egg-white jacket. It’s very strong, and a little goes a long way, but delicious. This dressing …

sauce in ramekin

Would you like to know the difference between ponzu and soy sauce? Get a complete comparison so that you know how to use them in your next recipe.

Tosazu is a light Japanese dressing made of vinegar, soy sauce, mirin and bonito dashi stock. It is a delicious way to enjoy fresh oysters.

Matt Landmark on Instagram: "Ponzu Shoyu A salty citrusy (slightly sweet) Japanese sauce, perfect for dishes like Kingfish Sashimi, or Beef Tataki. Being used most of often on dishes that are pared back; it’s important to use high quality ingredients. This sauce will truly be the sum of its parts. Using a method I’ve adapted from Diversivore. If you have any improvements to make to the recipe or method, I’d love to hear about them in the comments! Ingredients: Base Sauce: 250g…

What is Tamari? Also known as tamari shoyu, Tamari is a Japanese condiment made from fermented soybeans.

This easy tempura sauce recipe (tentsuyu) is pictured with grated daikon and ginger along with vegetable tempura in the background.

Ponzu is a delicious Japanese condiment, but what nutritional benefits and downsides does it have? And what are some good ways to use it?

Mentsuyu or tsuyu sauce is a light soup base and refreshing dip for noodles and tempura dishes. It's not difficult to recreate, so you can always have a bottle on hand in the fridge at home. For a vegan version, see our notes.