Sesame Soy Glaze

Sesame Soy Glaze

A glossy, savory-sweet glaze that clings to meats and vegetables with a nutty finish.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 55/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This glaze simmers soy sauce, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil into a sticky, deeply savory coating. A cornstarch slurry gives it a clingy sheen perfect for brushing on grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in under 15 minutes and keeps well for quick weeknight glazing.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced (optional garnish)

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger over medium heat.

  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together until smooth to make a slurry.

  4. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

  5. Continue simmering, whisking frequently, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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

  7. Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing onto grilled or roasted dishes; garnish with sliced scallion if using.

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Sesame Soy Glaze

This glaze simmers soy sauce, brown sugar, and toasted sesame oil into a sticky, deeply savory coating. A cornstarch slurry gives it a clingy sheen perfect for brushing on grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in under 15 minutes and keeps well for quick weeknight glazing.

15 min 16 oz 55 cal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced (optional garnish)

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar fully dissolves.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together until smooth to make a slurry.

  4. 4

    Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

  5. 5

    Continue simmering, whisking frequently, until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Let the glaze cool slightly before brushing onto grilled or roasted dishes; garnish with sliced scallion if using.