Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this irresistibly sweet and savory Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce that's ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring a harmonious blend of rich honey, umami-packed soy sauce, and fresh minced garlic, this versatile sauce is balanced with a hint of tang from rice vinegar and thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. Whether you're using it as a glaze for grilled meats, a dip for appetizers, or a marinade for stir-fries, this easy, fail-proof recipe delivers bold, mouthwatering flavor in every drop. Plus, with just a handful of pantry staples, this homemade sauce is a quick and budget-friendly alternative to store-bought options. Make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a week of flavor-packed meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Set aside.
Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, 1/4 cup water, and rice vinegar.
Stir the mixture well and bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously to prevent any lumps.
Continue whisking and cooking the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving.
Use the sauce immediately as a glaze, dip, or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
69 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 56 mg | 1% | |
*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.
