The most common yuzu kosho you can find is probably green yuzu kosho, the one that is made from green yuzu zest and green chili peppers. But, have you ever heard about red yuzu kosho?
Red yuzu kosho is a citrus chili paste made from ripe yellow yuzu zest and red chili peppers. Because red yuzu kosho uses ripe yuzu, the taste will be richer when compared to the green counterpart which has a more refreshing taste.
Just like the green version, red yuzu kosho is easy to make at home. Just as long as you have the key ingredients such as ripe yellow yuzu, red chili peppers, and salt, you’re good to go!
If you can’t find yuzu where you live, you can also substitute the citrus with lemon or lime.
Red Yuzu Kosho Recipe
Ingredients
- 80 g Red Chili Pepper can be substituted with serrano pepper or habanero
- 80 g Yellow Yuzu Zest (ripe) or other citrus zest
- 16 g Salt
Instructions
- Destem the red chili and take out the seeds. Cut the chili very finely and grind them in mortar and pestle. If you don’t have mortar and pestle, a food processor or blender will work just fine.
- Then, we can start to zest the yellow yuzu with a microplane. If you don’t use yuzu zest, you can mix multiple citrus zests to mimic yuzu taste. To get 80 gram of yuzu zest, we need to zest about 12-16 pieces of yuzu.
- Mix the chili paste, yuzu zest, and salt. Yuzu kosho is done and ready to use!
- If you’d like to ferment it, put the paste in an airtight container and ferment for a week.
Yuzu Kosho Product Recommendation
Made from Shiromi yuzu that grows in a natural environment in Miyazaki Prefecture, these yuzu kosho are carefully made by hand with Japanese domestic ingredients.
Savor the unique blend of yuzu and chili peppers that give off an aromatic fragrance. You can enjoy the rich scent of yuzu even though it does not use chemical fragrance.
Our Yuzu Kosho are also available on Amazon USA!
Organic Green Yuzu Kosho Paste 200g (7oz), Japanese Citrus and Pepper Spice Seasonings Hot Sauce by Kawashimaya, USDA & JAS Certified, 100% Made in Japan
Get an exquisite taste from the rejuvenating young yuzu citrus scent blended perfectly with green chili pepper’s delightful spiciness. Free of additives and colorings. 100% Japanese domestic ingredients used. Try this versatile seasoning for making salad dressings, dipping sauce, sashimi, hot pots, seasoning fried foods, grilled foods, stir-fries, soup dishes, etc.
Red Yuzu Kosho Paste 200g (7oz), Japanese Citrus and Pepper Spice Seasonings Hot Sauce by Kawashimaya, 100% Made in Japan
Enjoy the traditional Japanese versatile seasoning in a paste form, featured with ripe yuzu citrus scent and the bright vibrant color of precious red peppers. Try this versatile seasoning for making salad dressings, dipping sauce, sashimi, hot pots, seasoning fried foods, grilled foods, stir-fries, soup dishes, etc.
