Yuzu Kosho

Name: Yuzu Kosho
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons finely grated grapefruit zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice; 2 tablespoons bottled yuzu juice; 1 whole green Thai chile; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ⅛ teaspoon sugar; recipe note

A vibrant Japanese-inspired citrus and chile paste made with a blend of lime, lemon, grapefruit, and yuzu juice. This aromatic condiment combines zesty citrus with spicy Thai chile for a complex and flavorful addition to dishes.

2 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup finely grated lime zest
•2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
•2 tablespoons finely grated grapefruit zest
•1 teaspoon kosher salt
•2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
•2 tablespoons bottled yuzu juice
•1 whole green Thai chile
•2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
•⅛ teaspoon sugar
•recipe note

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine zests and salt on a cutting board. Chop, dragging the knife blade at an angle across mixture, until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients. Transfer to a small jar, cover, and chill for 2 days. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.
15 min