yuzu

/ ˈjuːzuː /

noun

1. a citrus fruit about the size of a golf ball, a hybrid of a primitive citrus called Ichang papeda and a mandarin, which grows on tall trees in Japan and has a strong sour flavour. Its rind and juice are a popular ingredient in Japanese cookery

Word History and Origins

Origin of yuzu¹

C21: Japanese

Example Sentences

I made a note to next time use a dollop of the honey and yuzu mixture, sold at the store.

From Los Angeles Times

A few years back, I had a yuzu lemonade at a local ramen restaurant and was bowled over.

From Salon

Together, they offer a glimpse into the tastes and values of today’s diners, who like caviar, fried chicken and yuzu and appreciate a choice of nonalcoholic beverages.

From New York Times

Some variations might include poppy seeds, hemp seeds and yuzu peel.

From Seattle Times

An old shed has been re-imagined as a service window with a menu of Japanese riffs on cocktail classics — such as a margarita with yuzu instead of orange liquor, and an iced coffee daiquiri.

From Seattle Times