Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe
This quick and flavorful Chinese garlic sauce blends pressed garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to create the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy – all in under 15 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl For combining sauce
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup light flavored oil like canola or vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweetener honey, sugar, or any preferred
- 3 tablespoon pressed garlic roughly 1 head
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil for toasty aroma
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder optional thickener
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweetener, and arrowroot powder in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat light flavored oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add pressed garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Slowly pour in the soy sauce mixture while stirring to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and stir frequently until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil for a toasty finish.
- Let sauce cool slightly and serve or store as desired.
Notes
Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Flavors intensify over time. Reheat gently on low to preserve taste and texture. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for easy use later.