Description
Chinese Garlic Sauce is a delightful homemade condiment that elevates your meals with its harmonious blend of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. Perfect for drizzling over stir-fries, noodles, or using as a dipping sauce for dumplings, this versatile sauce is not only delicious but also vegan and low in calories. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy the rich taste of Asian cuisine right in your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual night in, this homemade garlic sauce will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 tsp fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
- Optional: red pepper flakes and Szechuan peppercorns for heat
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and spices. Whisk until well blended.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of red pepper flakes. For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free tamari. Experiment with additional spices like five-spice powder for unique flavor variations.