Sugar-Free Versatile Sushi Sauce
Elevate your sushi game with this Sugar-Free Versatile Sushi Sauce, a delectable blend of bold, savory flavors that’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or complementing your favorite rice dishes. Crafted with gluten-free tamari, fragrant rice vinegar, freshly grated ginger and garlic, and a touch of sesame oil, this sauce is expertly balanced with monk fruit sweetener for a guilt-free sweetness that won't overpower. Thickened with a cornstarch or arrowroot slurry, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and keeps for up to a week in the fridge, making it an ideal condiment for sushi rolls, sashimi, poke bowls, or even stir-fries. Whether you're seeking a healthier sushi sauce alternative or a gluten-free option, this recipe delivers delicious and versatile results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce alternative)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for gluten-free version)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tamari, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and monk fruit sweetener.
Stir the mixture thoroughly and heat for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
Continue stirring over low heat for another 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. It will thicken a bit more as it cools.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (e.g., add more tamari for saltiness or more monk fruit sweetener for a sweeter profile).
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve as a dipping sauce, drizzle, or side condiment for your sushi creations or rice dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3762 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 4% | |
*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.
