Soy Ginger Glaze
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Soy Ginger Glaze, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors! This versatile sauce combines the umami-rich depth of soy sauce with the natural sweetness of honey, the bold zest of fresh ginger, and a subtle kick from red pepper flakes. Enhanced with aromatic sesame oil and tangy rice vinegar, this luscious glaze thickens to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry, creating a glossy finish that's ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a marinade, dipping sauce, or finishing drizzle, this glaze pairs beautifully with everything from grilled chicken and salmon to roasted veggies and tofu. Quick, simple, and packed with bold flavors, it’s a must-have recipe for taking meals to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger to measure 1 tablespoon.
Mince the garlic into fine pieces.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to mix.
Allow the mixture to heat gently, stirring occasionally, until it starts to simmer and the honey is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Continue to cook the glaze for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a glossy consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before using it as a marinade, dip, or drizzle.
Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4613 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 543 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.
