P F Changs Sauce for Fried Green Beans Appetizer
Elevate your appetizers with this crave-worthy P.F. Chang's-inspired sauce for fried green beans. This tantalizing blend combines the salty umami of soy sauce, the sweetness of honey, and the tang of rice vinegar, perfectly balanced with a kick of sriracha and fragrant hints of garlic and fresh ginger. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy sauce takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it the ultimate dip for crispy, golden-green beans. Customize the heat with optional crushed red pepper flakes and experience the harmonious flavors that turn a simple appetizer into a restaurant-quality delight. Perfect for parties, game nights, or when you're craving that signature Asian-inspired dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well to create a smooth mixture.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to create a slurry.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Once hot, add the soy sauce mixture to the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid clumps.
Step 6
Continue cooking the sauce until it thickens (about 2-3 minutes). If desired, stir in the crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Step 7
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Step 8
Serve the sauce alongside freshly fried green beans. Enjoy your appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (160.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 302.2 |
| Total Fat 14.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1732.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.8g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 30.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 228.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories