Sesame Glaze

Sesame Glaze

A glossy, savory-sweet glaze with toasted sesame depth for grilled meats and vegetables.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat

This glaze simmers soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil into a thick, glossy coating. Use it on grilled chicken, salmon, roasted vegetables, or noodles for a quick umami finish. It keeps well refrigerated, so making a double batch for the week ahead is practical.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water, cold
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup water.

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

  3. In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth to form a slurry.

  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

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

  6. Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing onto grilled or roasted dishes, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Rate this recipe

★ 3.6 (1)

Sesame Glaze

This glaze simmers soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil into a thick, glossy coating. Use it on grilled chicken, salmon, roasted vegetables, or noodles for a quick umami finish. It keeps well refrigerated, so making a double batch for the week ahead is practical.

15 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water, cold
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup water.

  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 the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth to form a slurry.

  4. 4

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing onto grilled or roasted dishes, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.