Coffee Soy Glaze
Elevate your dishes with this bold and flavorful Coffee Soy Glaze, a versatile sauce that's perfect for adding a rich, umami-packed depth to meats, vegetables, and more. Made with the robust bitterness of strong brewed coffee, the savory punch of soy sauce, and the caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar and honey, this glaze strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty. Aromatic garlic and ginger enhance its complexity, while a touch of sesame oil adds a nutty finish. Thickened to silky perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy glaze comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire. Use it to glaze grilled salmon, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or brush on chicken wings for a gourmet touch.
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Ingredients
- 120 ml brewed strong coffee
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 50 g brown sugar
- 30 ml honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 5 g cornstarch
- 15 ml cold water
- 5 ml sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
1. In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 2
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
3. Bring the mixture to a light simmer, allowing the flavors to blend together for 5 minutes.
Step 4
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry.
Step 5
5. Gradually pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Step 6
6. Continue simmering the mixture for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil for added depth of flavor.
Step 8
8. Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using. It will thicken further as it cools.
Step 9
9. Use immediately as a glaze for meats or vegetables, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (299.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 391.4 |
| Total Fat 5.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2357.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 73.7g | |
| Protein 6.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 76.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 397.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories