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Soy Ginger Sauce
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Prep
5 min
Cook
None
Total
5 min
Serves
Yields approx. 350 ml
Keeps
2 weeks
Sweet, savory, and fragrant with ginger, this is a quick sauce that works as a dipping sauce, a dressing, or a finishing glaze. Five minutes, seven ingredients.
Ingredients
- 120 ml (½ cup) honey
- 120 ml (½ cup) soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 3 tsp fish sauce
Instructions
- 1Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- 2Whisk until fully combined.
Cook's Note
Ground ginger is more intense than fresh, if substituting fresh, use 3 times the amount (about 1 tbsp ground = 3 tbsp fresh grated). The sauce tastes better after 15–20 minutes as the ginger and garlic have time to settle in.
How to Use This
Use as a dipping sauce, finishing glaze, or salad dressing.
Why This Foundation Works
Honey and soy together give you sweetness and umami in one base. Fish sauce adds a savory depth that keeps the sauce from tasting like a sweet glaze, it adds complexity without changing the overall flavor direction.
Make It Yours
- Add fresh grated ginger instead of ground for a brighter, more floral ginger flavor
- Add sliced fresh jalapeño for heat
- Add a tablespoon of sesame seeds for texture
Leftover Strategy
Keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.