Soy and Ginger Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and versatile Soy and Ginger Sauce, a flavor-packed blend of savory soy sauce, zesty fresh ginger, and aromatic garlic, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of honey and a tangy splash of rice vinegar. With just a hint of sesame oil and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes, this sauce offers a beautiful harmony of bold and delicate flavors. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, it’s ready in under 10 minutes, making it an effortless addition to your weeknight dinners. Perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle over stir-fries, it’s a must-have recipe to impress your taste buds and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stirring until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally to ensure the honey is fully incorporated.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, or let it cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
312 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 308 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.
