Fresh yuzu is nearly impossible to find in the UK, so bottled yuzu juice and yuzu kosho paste are the two products worth knowing, and both are stocked by Japanese grocers and specialist online shops. Yuzu tastes like a cross between a lemon, lime and mandarin, sharper than any one of them alone.
The main yuzu products
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FAQ
Can you buy fresh yuzu in the UK?
Rarely, and only in a short seasonal window from specialist suppliers. Bottled juice or paste is the practical option most of the year.
What can you use instead of yuzu?
A mix of lemon, lime and a little mandarin or orange zest gets close, though it will not fully match the sharpness of real yuzu.
What is yuzu kosho used for?
A small amount stirred into soup, dressing or grilled meat, since it is sharp and salty and easy to overdo.
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- Yuzu juice. Bottled, for cooking and drinks.
