Description

This vibrant and flavorful Dragon Sauce recipe combines a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy elements, ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, mixing into noodles, or serving as a dipping sauce for dumplings and spring rolls. Made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, and aromatic garlic and ginger, it’s a quick and versatile condiment that enhances a variety of dishes.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust for sweetness)
2 tablespoons chili paste or Sriracha (adjust for heat)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

Optional Thickener

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Combine the Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), chili paste (or Sriracha), sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Heat the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors and slightly reduce the sauce.
Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If you prefer your sauce thicker, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry. Add this slurry to the simmering sauce and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and modify the flavor by adding more honey for sweetness, more chili paste for heat, or extra vinegar for tanginess based on your preferences.
Serve: Once the sauce has reached your preferred consistency and flavor, remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly. Use it as a delicious drizzle over grilled meats, a flavorful addition to noodles, or a dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and heat levels to suit your taste by varying honey and chili paste quantities.
Cornstarch slurry is optional; omit it if you prefer a thinner sauce consistency.
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best aroma and flavor.
This sauce can be used as a marinade or finishing sauce for a variety of dishes.