Description
Dragon Sauce is a bold and fiery sauce that brings a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. This tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce is perfect for dipping, drizzling, or glazing meats, veggies, or even as a topping for rice and noodles. With a balance of heat from chili paste and a touch of sweetness from honey or sugar, it’s a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (if using cornstarch)
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.
- Heat the Sauce:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or heat to your liking by adding more honey or chili paste. You can also adjust the vinegar if you prefer more tang.
- Serve:
- Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using. Drizzle over grilled meats, stir into noodles, or serve as a dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover dragon sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Adjusting Heat: For a milder version, reduce the chili paste or Sriracha, or substitute with a milder hot sauce. For a spicier version, add more chili paste or fresh chili peppers.
- Serving Suggestions: Use this sauce as a glaze for grilled chicken or pork, a stir-fry sauce, or a dipping sauce for dumplings, spring rolls, or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g