Soy Ginger Sauce

Soy Ginger Sauce

Salty, tangy, and gently spiced with fresh ginger and garlic for quick weeknight meals.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

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

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This glossy sauce balances soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sweetness with the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic. A quick simmer with a cornstarch slurry thickens it to a clingy consistency ideal for stir-fries, noodles, or drizzling over grilled proteins.

Ingredients

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

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water.

  2. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan and whisk to combine.

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

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

  5. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.

  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.

  7. Let the sauce cool slightly, then stir in the toasted sesame seeds before transferring to a jar for storage.

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Soy Ginger Sauce

This glossy sauce balances soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sweetness with the warmth of fresh ginger and garlic. A quick simmer with a cornstarch slurry thickens it to a clingy consistency ideal for stir-fries, noodles, or drizzling over grilled proteins.

15 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

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

Method

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water.

  2. 2

    Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan and whisk to combine.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.

  6. 6

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.

  7. 7

    Let the sauce cool slightly, then stir in the toasted sesame seeds before transferring to a jar for storage.