Chinese Garlic Sauce
Elevate your homemade Chinese dishes with the bold and aromatic flavors of this authentic Chinese Garlic Sauce. Bursting with the umami-rich combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, this recipe showcases the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes thanks to a touch of rice vinegar and sugar. Freshly minced garlic and grated ginger form the heart of this quick and easy sauce, which takes just 15 minutes to prepare and cook. Thickened with cornstarch for a silky texture, this versatile sauce is perfect for enhancing stir-fries, drizzling over steamed vegetables, or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce. Packed with restaurant-style flavors and made with pantry staples, this Chinese Garlic Sauce is a must-try addition to your weeknight cooking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic. Grate the ginger using a microplane or small grater.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk well until the sugar and cornstarch are fully dissolved.
Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Whisk the soy sauce mixture again to ensure the cornstarch hasn’t settled, then pour it into the wok.
Add the water to the wok and stir continuously as the sauce begins to thicken. This should take 1-2 minutes.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, drizzle in the sesame oil and give the sauce one final stir.
Serve immediately as a sauce for stir-fry, steamed vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1739 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
