Sesame Garlic Glaze

Sesame Garlic Glaze

A sticky, savory glaze with toasted sesame depth and sharp garlic bite.

Total 13 min Makes 16 oz Calories 55/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This glossy glaze simmers soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame into a thick, pourable finish for stir-fries, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. A touch of cornstarch gives it a clingy, lacquered texture, while rice vinegar keeps the sweetness balanced. It comes together in one small saucepan in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water, for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

  2. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  3. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.

  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and continue cooking until thickened and glossy.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

  6. Let the glaze cool slightly before using; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

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Sesame Garlic Glaze

This glossy glaze simmers soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame into a thick, pourable finish for stir-fries, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables. A touch of cornstarch gives it a clingy, lacquered texture, while rice vinegar keeps the sweetness balanced. It comes together in one small saucepan in under 15 minutes.

13 min 16 oz 55 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water, for cornstarch slurry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Method

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.

  2. 2

    Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.

  4. 4

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and continue cooking until thickened and glossy.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

  6. 6

    Let the glaze cool slightly before using; it will continue to thicken as it cools.