I love ponzu. I put ponzu sauce on hiyayakko chilled tofu or fried eggs. I adapted a recipe I saw once in a cookbook. My hubby likes simpler flavorings like soy sauce on his tofu so I always just make this for myself.Work quickly after you add the ponzu sauce! Otherwise the ponzu will evaporate.If you microwave the tofu to get rid of the excess water, it will also become nice and warm - recommended for winter. For 2 servings. Recipe by Kinakorin

I wanted to add something green to a bento, so I made this up with things I had on hand. I was considering various flavor options, but ponzu sauce was perfect. My kids ate it up too. Tuna is really great!Use tuna packed in water or broth for an even healthier version.Adjust the amount of ponzu sauce to taste. Recipe by Plus Nine

It's the season when shiso leaves are cheap. This is an easy dish to enjoy the fragrance!By mixing the bean sprouts with the ponzu sauce while they're still hot, they'll absorb the flavors faster! It's convenient to have a large batch of this stocked in the refrigerator! For 2 servings. Recipe by Naopu

My butter-loving husband requested a mushroom and garlic sauté, so I came up with this dish using margarine for richness, and ponzu to give it a light and tangy touch; it was a hit Now it's a family staple.Adjust the amount of ponzu depending on the size of the king oyster mushrooms. Since my husband dislikes strong acidic flavors, I used Mitsukan Mild Ponzu. Recipe by Nyankochansan

This is a type of food they would serve at izakaya restaurants at first as an appetizer.

Eat this instead of your usual salad! This makes a great side dish to hot pots. At our house we recommend this dish with sake. It is also good with beer or shochu.Just cut and arrange on a plate! The wasabi and ponzu are refreshing and delicious. Adding a little mayonnaise will take the deliciousness to another level. Recipe by Nacchikaasan

I made my husband'a favorite mayo-ponzu on a hot day when we have no appetite.Scum will rise to the surface, so make sure to skim it off. If you have reservations about boiling the pork and shimeji mushrooms together, then boil them separately, and add together afterwards. Recipe by Chiton

I put some thought into the combined flavoring ingredients to mask the raw flavor of the mushrooms.The pork is coated with katakuriko to make it juicy. It tends to stick to the frying pan, so use a generous amount of oil and separate it with your hands when adding to the pan to stir-fry.Adjust the amount of seasoning ingredients to taste. For 4 servings. Recipe by Atorie sara

I'm always experimenting with new ways to enjoy lots of spinach which I get from my grandmother's vegetable garden.Here's the cucumber version (Recipe ID : 2169958).After washing the spinach, place into a plastic bag and tie the bag lightly, then steam in the microwave.The cooking time is about 3 minutes at 500 W.If you need to cook some more, add 10 seconds at a time. For 4 servings. Recipe by Yusase mama

Mushrooms are cheap, aren't they? Here's my take on mixing different kinds of mushrooms together to make a filling dish that's also great with rice.You might think the sauce is too thick, but it's intentional! The mushrooms become smooth and silky when they're coated in the thick sauce. Recipe by Maa-a

I had a little bit of leftover meat in the fridge... and bought mitsuba on sale! I added wakame, which i always have in stock for a filling salad.Use whatever meat you like ♪ Don't slice it too thick. When cooking the meat, take it out of the liquid as soon as it's cooked through into a colander, or else the meat will become tough.If you use ne-mitsuba (the type with the long roots attached) you may only need one bag. Recipe by John Lee Cooker

I ran out of frozen bento side dishes so I used the shimeji that I always have in the fridge to make a vegetable side dish.The amount of time it takes in the microwave will vary depending on your microwave, so do 1 minute + 1 minute and if it still seems uncooked, microwave it for short intervals.Don't microwave it for 2 minutes straight, and stir in between. Adjust the amount of salt, pepper, and ponzu to suit your tastes. I used herbed salt this time. Recipe by Shiokatsuo