Yuzu
The yuzu [YOO-zoo] is a Japanese citrus fruit (Citrus junos (Rutaceae)) which about the size of a tangerine and is quite sour.
Article by: Barbara Bowman
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Most commonly the rind is used to flavor various dishes such as vegetables, fish or noodles. The Yuzu is difficult to find in the U.S. You can obtain bottled juice or dry, powdered yuzu. Occasionally you may find fresh fruit but it is quite rare in the U.S.
Yuzu juice 
| Juice extracted from the yuzu fruit. Fresh Yuzu are quite uncommon in the U.S. so bottle juice is an acceptable substitute in most recipes that call for Yuzu.
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Yuzu vinegar 
| A simple seasoned yuzu juice. Use for marinades and salad dressings. |
Yuzu paste 
| Yuzu paste is highly salted and also contains chile so it has a delightfully pungent flavor and a nice little kick. It is a traditional accompaniment to sushi. Also can be added to noodle dishes or soups. |
Yuzu powder 
| Dehydrated yuzu rind. While it can be reconstituted and used as a replacement for fresh or bottle yuzu juice the latest trend is to use the powder to dust over various foods from tartare to desserts. A light dusting right before the final presentation adds just a hint of flavor.
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Whole Yuzu 
| Fresh whole yuzu are now grown in the U.S. but continue to be challenging to find. Look for the fruit in Japanese specialty stores. |
Yuzu products are typically found in the U.S. in local Japanese grocery stores or gourmet shops. If you can't find the products locally then they are available online at Gourmetsleuth.com.
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Yuzu Products at GourmetSleuth.com
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