Garlic Sesame Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Garlic Sesame Sauce, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with a touch of heat. Crafted with pantry staples like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, this versatile sauce is brought to life with the bold aroma of freshly minced garlic and grated ginger. A hint of honey or maple syrup adds a delicate sweetness, while toasted sesame seeds and optional chili flakes provide unique flavor accents. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this glossy, velvety sauce is ready in just 10 minutes. Drizzle it over stir-fries, noodles, or roasted veggies for a restaurant-quality finish, or use it as a marinade or dipping sauce. Quick, easy, and customizable for vegan diets, this Garlic Sesame Sauce is a must-have recipe to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary creations!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. If using fresh ginger, grate it finely and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Set this aside for later use.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sesame oil and let it warm for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), the remaining 1 tablespoon of water, and chili flakes (if using). Mix well.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan and mix thoroughly to prevent lumps.

Step 7

Simmer the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and has a glossy appearance.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.

Step 9

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a small serving bowl or jar. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	181.3 grams (181.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	393

Total Fat 29.70g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2309mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 28.30g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 7.20g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 320mg	7%

*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: 65.3%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 27.7%