Kitoyuzu Tomato Ponzu

This is not a standard ponzu. Where most ponzu sauces are built purely on citrus, soy, and dashi, this version from Ogon No Mura introduces tomato as a core ingredient alongside yuzu — and the combination works remarkably well. The yuzu provides the expected bright, aromatic citrus notes, while the tomato adds a rounded sweetness and umami complexity that standard ponzu lacks. The base is white soy sauce rather than dark, which keeps the sauce lighter in colour and flavour, allowing the yuzu and tomato to come through clearly. Mirin, sake, kombu, and salt complete the blend.

The result is a ponzu that bridges Japanese and Western cooking more naturally than almost any other Japanese condiment. It works in all the traditional ways — drizzled over sashimi, grilled fish, or tataki, as a dipping sauce for tempura, gyoza, or vegetables, mixed into salad dressings or cold noodle dishes — but the tomato component opens up a second set of uses entirely. It pairs beautifully with charcuterie and cheese. It works as a finishing sauce for grilled meat or roasted vegetables where you might otherwise reach for a vinaigrette. It lifts a simple bruschetta or a bowl of burrata. The versatility is genuine, and the balance between citrus, umami, and fruitiness is precise.

Producer: Ogon No Mura is a specialist Japanese producer known for creating innovative yet authentic sauces that honour traditional techniques while exploring new flavour combinations.

Ingredients: White soy sauce (wheat, salt, soybean, alcohol), tomato, mirin, yuzu juice, sake, kombu, salt

Storage: Ambient before opening. Refrigerate after opening.

Allergens: Soy, wheat (in white soy sauce)