Firecracker Sauce
Ignite your taste buds with this bold and versatile Firecracker Sauce! Bursting with an irresistible blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, and sriracha with aromatic ginger and garlic for a punch of umami richness. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this glossy sauce is ideal as a glaze for grilled meats, a dipping sauce for appetizers, or a drizzle over rice bowls and stir-fries. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate way to elevate weeknight meals or wow guests with a homemade kick. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and extra flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Pour the sauce mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, glaze, or drizzle over your favorite dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9942 mg | 432% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1001 mg | 21% | |
*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.
