Description
This Dragon Sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy! Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and garlic, it’s an easy-to-make versatile sauce that pairs wonderfully with meats, veggies, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
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Combine the Base Ingredients:
In a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha sauce. Stir well to combine. -
Prepare the Slurry:
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create the cornstarch slurry. -
Simmer the Sauce:
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. -
Thicken the Sauce:
Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly as the sauce thickens to a smooth consistency. -
Cool and Serve:
Once the sauce has thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Use it immediately or store it for later.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the level of heat.
- You can use this sauce as a marinade, dipping sauce, or drizzle it over stir-fried dishes and grilled meats.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp serving
- Calories: 40kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg