Mongolian Grill Style Mongolian Sauce

Capture the savory, bold flavors of your favorite Mongolian grill with this easy-to-make Mongolian Sauce recipe. Bursting with umami thanks to a blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, this rich and velvety sauce gets a sweet twist from dark brown sugar and a zingy kick from fresh ginger and garlic. A touch of rice vinegar adds balance, while an optional sprinkle of crushed chili flakes lets you customize the heat level to your liking. Perfectly thickened with a cornstarch slurry in just minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for stir-fries, noodles, or as a dipping sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a must-have for creating restaurant-style meals right at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.333 cup Dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 3 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the water and whisk until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the soy sauce, dark brown sugar, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

Heat the mixture, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely and the ingredients are well blended. This should take about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the sesame oil and, if using, the crushed chili flakes for a touch of heat.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the prepared cornstarch slurry.

Step 6

Cook the sauce, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency. This should take an additional 4–6 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Step 8

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(347.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	614.5

Total Fat 15.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 5331.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 86.0g
Protein 12.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.7mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 626.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.2%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 69.7%