Sashimi dipping sauce
Sashimi dipping sauce, commonly known as ponzu or a simple soy-based mixture, is a traditional Japanese condiment designed to complement raw fish and seafood. Its typical ingredients include soy sauce, citrus juice (like yuzu or lemon), mirin, and sometimes dashi or vinegar, creating a balance of salty, sour, and umami flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is generally low in fat and protein, with most calories coming from small amounts of carbohydrates in the soy sauce and mirin. A typical tablespoon serving contains roughly 10-15 calories, providing sodium and small amounts of antioxidants from the citrus.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the sauce embodies the Japanese principle of 'umami' and is designed to enhance rather than overpower the delicate flavor of fresh sashimi. Nutritionally, the citrus component not only adds brightness but also provides vitamin C, which can aid in the absorption of iron from the fish.
