Description
This Dragon Sauce recipe is a versatile and flavorful condiment that adds a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes to your dishes. Easy to make and customizable to your spice preference, this sauce is a must-have in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to spice preference)
Slurry:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Prepare the Slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create the cornstarch slurry.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Thicken the Sauce: Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly as the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Use it immediately or store it for later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dragon Sauce, Asian condiment, homemade sauce, spicy sauce
