Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Dipping Sauce
Bring a burst of bold, zesty flavor to your plate with this Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Dipping Sauce, a versatile condiment that's perfect for recreating your favorite hibachi-style meals at home. This quick and simple sauce comes together in just 10 minutes using pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, balanced with freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a touch of sweetness from sugar. Finely chopped green onion and optional sesame seeds add a delightful finishing touch. Serve this savory, tangy dipping sauce with grilled steak, shrimp, scallops, or roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality dining experience. Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, this ginger dipping sauce is a must-have for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and water.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the sugar has dissolved and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust as needed — you can add a bit more sugar for sweetness or more rice vinegar for tang.
Stir in the finely chopped green onion and sesame seeds (if using) for additional flavor and texture.
Transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl or dipping container.
Serve immediately with grilled steak, shrimp, scallops, or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 313 mg | 7% | |
*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.
