Description
A spicy, tangy, and savory Chinese-inspired sauce perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or glazing meats and vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1–2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and chili garlic sauce.
- Add 1/4 cup water and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, or glaze for meats and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg