Soy Ginger Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Soy Ginger Sauce, a quick and flavorful condiment that perfectly balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Made with robust soy sauce, fresh, aromatic ginger, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this versatile sauce comes together in just 10 minutes. A splash of rice vinegar adds a tangy brightness, while sesame oil imparts a subtle nuttiness. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this glossy sauce is ideal as a dipping sauce, marinade, or stir-fry enhancer. Whether you're drizzling it over grilled veggies, glazing salmon, or pairing it with dumplings, this easy homemade recipe is sure to become a kitchen staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

Peel and grate the fresh ginger to yield approximately 1 tablespoon.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves until finely chopped.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to mix.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Once simmering, stir the cornstarch slurry one more time to ensure it’s well mixed, then slowly pour it into the saucepan while whisking continuously.

Step 7

Cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or using as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(243.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	348.4

Total Fat 14.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4612.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 35.2g
Protein 12.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.1mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 522.4mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 51.1%