Posts Tagged ‘Ponzu’

Please let me introduce to you a new amazing product from Kikkomancalled “Ponzu.”  a citrus seasoned dressing and sauce, delivers the perfect balance of salty, tangy and sweet, helping to bring out delicious citrus flavors in Mexican dishes such as carne asada, fajitas and even salsa!  Kikkoman Ponzu, available in lemon or lime flavors, can be used right from the bottle as a salad dressing, marinade or dipping sauce in a variety of delicious recipes. Kikkoman Ponzu can be found in the Asian aisle at your local supermarket but belongs in all different types of food – especially Mexican. Visit this site for Kikko de Mayo recipes and to download your own coupon for a free Ponzu with purchase of any Kikkoman sauce!

I was so excited when my big box from Kikkoman came by Fed Ex.  Everything I needed to make an amazing and flavorful Sunday Dinner.  They sent me their new sweet and tangy Ponzu, a bottle of teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, panko breadcrumbs, and also a container of tempura batter mix.  Let’s not forget the awesome Kikkoman recipe book with over 40 amazing recipes, even desserts, that you can make with Kikkoman products.  Saturday, when I was planning this dinner I decided to make ponzu marinated flank steak and tempura shrimp.  A little asian influenced Surf N Turf if you will.  Cooking with Kikkoman is so easy.  For the steak, all I did was marinade over night and cook on indirect heat on the grill basting the meat with the marinade every ten minutes or so.  For the shrimp, I just heated up some canola oil, dipped in tempura, then into the oil for two minutes! ANYBODY can do this folks, and the results were outstanding.  My step dad kept complementing me like it was the best steak he ever had, and they were even pouring the Ponzu over the rice pilaf that I made.  It really was hardly any work and everyone just kept eating, lol.  So, here are the pics and the super simple recipes to make your Cinco De Mayo a sweet and spicy success!!! 

Don’t forget, Kikkoman is giving away 3 prize packs to my lucky readers that will include their new Ponzu, other assorted Kikkoman products and the same wonderful recipe book that I got.  Stay tuned later for the giveaway post.

Ponzu Marinated Flank Steak

1- 3-4 lb portion of flank steak or even flat brisket will work

3 garlic cloves put through a press

juice of 1 lemon

1-2 cups of Kikkoman Ponzu

fresh ground black pepper

2 gallon zip-loc bags

If you get 3-4 lbs of steak like I did, you will need to cut the portion in half and split into 2 gallon sized zip-loc bags.  Flavor is best for this steak when you marinade for at least 5 hours, or preferably overnight.

Simply put steak into bag, season with pepper, put garlic, lemon juice, and Ponzu into bag with steak.  Seal bag and put in fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight.

resting the meat!

Shrimp Tempura and Ponzu flank steak

Shrimp Tempura

1 lb 31-40 count raw shrimp

1 cup Kikkoman tempura batter

3/4 cup ice cold water

De-shell and de-vein shrimp, leaving the tail on.  Make sure shrimp is rinsed and patted very dry using paper towel.  I usually prepare my shrimp in layers of paper towel and put back into the fridge until I am ready to fry.  Cool, dry protein makes for the crispiest batter when you fry.

Mix tempura and heat 2 inches of canola oil to 350 degrees.  Dip cold dry shrimp in tempura a fry for 2-3 or until golden brown.  Fry in small batches as to not lower the temperature  of the hot oil.  Place in sheet pan lined with paper towels and dust generously with sea salt.