yuzu
noun
yu·zu
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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
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The dreamy Dear Caramel is doused with Ghirardelli caramel syrup and French sea salt ($5.40), and the Yuzu Affogato is topped with yuzu peel and corn flakes ($6). — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "Put these 10 frozen desserts on your Phoenix summer bucket list," 26 July 2019 Drinks are loosely inspired by Japan and other Asian flavors, like a yuzu margarita and a prosecco pear with Asian pear and lychee. — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Kaze gets Thunderdomed," 24 July 2019 Multnomah Villagers have taken notice. Seared sea scallop nigiri is dabbed with a fragrant yuzu marmalade. — Michael Russell, oregonlive.com, "Yoshi’s in Southwest Portland redefines food cart sushi," 21 June 2019 From the bar, the best cocktail on the list by bar manager Tyler Groom is the Hi-Chew ($14), based on green tea vodka and served with a yuzu pate de fruit. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, "The Vault, San Francisco’s new Financial District blockbuster, comes up empty," 13 June 2019 Ask for mountain-side seats on the train back to Tokyo for sweeping views of Mount Fuji before trying the light yuzu citrus broth and vegan options at Afuri Ramen. — Ari Beser, National Geographic, "5 unforgettable train trips through Japan," 7 June 2019 Ingredients: 2 oz. mezcal ¾ oz. Aperol 1 oz. yuzu juice ½ oz. — Mike Garten, Marie Claire, "We Mixed Up 6 CBD Cocktails—Care to Join Us?," 16 Apr. 2019 For dessert, there are light sorbets with Japanese flavors like yuzu. — Melinda Joe, Condé Nast Traveler, "22 Best Places for Sushi in Tokyo," 27 Feb. 2018 Dishes include a smoked duck dashi soup with pine, roasted pumpkin topped in homemade ricotta and kombu algae, and yellowtail sashimi marinated in soy, ginger, and lemony yuzu. — Michaela Trimble, Vogue, "An Insider’s Guide to the Little Tokyo of Mexico City," 23 Jan. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'yuzu.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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