Name: Spicy Garlic Ginger Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 cloves minced garlic; ¼ cup minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper; ¼ cup sesame oil; ¼ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; ½ cup rice vinegar; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 cups water (1 cup for reduction, 1 cup for cornstarch slurry); 1 bunch green onions (chopped ¼ inch); 2 tablespoons cornstarch

This spicy garlic sauce recipe is a versatile kitchen staple. It’s a simple upgrade for weeknight meals, perfect for stir-fries or as a dipping sauce.

⏱ Time: 20 min

👥 Servings: 8-10

📊 Level: Easy

🥗 11 ingredients

Spicy Garlic Ginger Sauce Recipe

Spicy Garlic Sauce: master this versatile ginger-infused glaze in minutes. Perfect for stir-fries, noodles, or as a dipping sauce to enhance any meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 95

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

12 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
¼ cup sesame oil
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 cups water (1 cup for reduction, 1 cup for cornstarch slurry)
1 bunch green onions (chopped ¼ inch)
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Method

In a medium saucepan, sauté minced garlic, minced ginger, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil over medium heat until the garlic is tender, about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and 1 cup of water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce by half, allowing the flavors to meld and concentrate.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup of water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the simmering sauce in the pan. Bring it to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, which should take 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Stir in the freshly chopped green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

– To achieve maximum flavor, mince your garlic and ginger very finely. This ensures they release their aromatic oils effectively without overpowering the sauce with large chunks.
– When reducing the sauce, keep the heat at a steady simmer. This slow reduction concentrates the flavors beautifully without scorching the bottom of the pan.
– For a thicker sauce, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water. For a thinner sauce, simply add a splash more water or soy sauce until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

To achieve maximum flavor, mince your garlic and ginger very finely. This ensures they release their aromatic oils effectively without overpowering the sauce with large chunks.
When reducing the sauce, keep the heat at a steady simmer. This slow reduction concentrates the flavors beautifully without scorching the bottom of the pan.
For a thicker sauce, you can add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water. For a thinner sauce, simply add a splash more water or soy sauce until desired consistency is reached.

This spicy garlic ginger sauce is your new secret weapon in the kitchen. Experiment with it on different dishes and share your favorite ways to use it!