yuzu

yu·zu | \ ˈyü-(ˌ)zü

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Definition of yuzu

: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

Examples of yuzu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Saporro lager mixed with sugar and the Japanese citrus yuzu -- at home. Look for Ping to appear on third-party delivery apps including Caviar, DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates starting Thursday, Dec. 17. — Michael Russell, oregonlive, "Ping reborn: Pok Pok’s beloved izakaya spin-off returns today," 17 Dec. 2020 This set of bath bombs, available in all 12 signs, is scented with notes of yuzu, clementine and santal. — Naveen Kumar, CNN Underscored, "19 gifts for the astrology-obsessed person in your life," 10 Dec. 2020 Available in three scents — French lavender, sugared yuzu with grapefruit or kiwi cucumber — via Alabama Goods. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, "Holiday gift guide 2020: 12 gifts shaped like the state of Alabama," 5 Dec. 2020 The British company just launched online and in stores in select U.S. cities with three flavors—yuzu, hibiscus and rose, and cucumber. — Mackenzie Fegan, Bon Appétit, "When You Want Something More Than a Seltzer But Less Than a Soda," 16 Oct. 2020 Spicy linzer tea cookies are great for adding a bit of sweetness and a rush of spiciness from yuzu after having warming holiday drinks. — Saveur Editors, Saveur, "50 Old-School Cookie Recipes You Can’t Beat," 5 Dec. 2016 Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with treats like lychee seltzer, yuzu bon bons, garam masala artisanal spices and Himalayan tea — all from independent Asian American producers. — NBC News, "Order these delicious artisanal Asian snacks for summer," 18 May 2020 But his pick is an unusual one: A native lobster slider with yuzu aioli and pickled shallot. — Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, "The World’s Best Burgers as Picked by Stars of Gastronomy," 11 Feb. 2020 Local chef José Pereira combines Azorean ingredients with Japanese techniques: wild line-caught bluefin tuna sashimi and creamy local limpets served with yuzu soy. — Trish Lorenz, Condé Nast Traveler, "Portugal's Azores Islands Are Still a Wild Paradise," 7 Feb. 2020

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20 Dec 2020

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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 24 Jan. 2021.

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