Gingered Soy Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the bold and aromatic flavors of Gingered Soy Sauce, a quick and versatile condiment that comes together in just 10 minutes! This savory blend combines rich soy sauce with freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a touch of brown sugar for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. A splash of rice vinegar and a drizzle of sesame oil add depth, while optional red chili flakes lend a hint of spice for heat lovers. Perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle over stir-fries, this homemade recipe is a healthier and more flavorful alternative to store-bought sauces. Garnish with fresh green onions for a vibrant finishing touch and serve warm or at room temperature. This simple yet sophisticated sauce will instantly enhance any meal, making it a must-have in your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger root
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 stalk Green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger root.
Mince the garlic cloves into small pieces.
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water.
Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the brown sugar.
Once the sauce is heated through and the flavors are well combined (about 3-5 minutes), remove it from the heat.
If desired, stir in the red chili flakes for a touch of heat.
Let the sauce cool slightly, then transfer it to a small serving dish or jar.
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4615 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 545 mg | 12% | |
*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.
