Description
This Quick Kitchen Sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, or marinade. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this sauce is easy to make and elevates any dish it accompanies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes if using.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally and let it cook for 3-4 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add Cornstarch Slurry: Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, or marinade.
- Adjust sweetness or spice level to your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
