Honey Sesame Dipping Sauce
Transform your dishes with the rich, umami-packed flavor of this Honey Sesame Dipping Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty notes. With honey’s natural sweetness, the salty depth of soy sauce, the aromatic touch of toasted sesame oil, and the tang of rice vinegar, this versatile sauce elevates everything from spring rolls to grilled meats. A hint of fresh garlic and ginger adds a zesty kick, while white sesame seeds lend an irresistible texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe features a cornstarch slurry for the ideal glossy consistency. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy a dipping sauce that’s as simple as it is unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
Grate fresh ginger using a microplane or fine grater to yield 1 teaspoon.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring gently, until all ingredients are well-combined and aromatic (about 2 minutes).
In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly, then remove it from the heat.
Stir in the sesame seeds for added texture and nuttiness.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a serving dish or storage container.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce or drizzle. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.3 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1733 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 254 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.
