Description
This Dragon Sauce is a perfectly balanced blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Made from simple pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and garlic, this versatile sauce is quick to prepare on the stovetop and enhances meats, vegetables, or can be served as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 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)
Thickening Agent
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- 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 all the flavors.
- Prepare the Slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth, creating a cornstarch slurry that will thicken the sauce.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
- Thicken the Sauce: Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to ensure the sauce thickens evenly and develops a smooth consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- Adjust the sriracha quantity to tailor the sauce’s heat level to your preference.
- This sauce works great as a marinade, dipping sauce, or drizzled over stir-fried dishes and grilled meats.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Dragon Sauce, Asian sauce, spicy sauce, sweet spicy sauce, dipping sauce, marinade, stovetop sauce
