Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe
This Chinese Garlic Sauce is a flavorful brown stir-fry sauce. It's a delicious homemade alternative to takeout that has the ideal balance of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors! The dish is vegan, low in fat and calories, and gluten-free!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable broth or water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
For the pan:
- ½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
Instructions
- In a bowl add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until combined. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat add olive oil then add the minced ginger and garlic to sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and continue mixing using the Whisk on medium high heat. Bring to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
- You can use the sauce immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days. Add the sauce to your rice bowl, a great addition to stir fry, or a great dip for spring rolls and rice paper dumplings.
Notes
Tips:
If you are going to use water instead of vegetable broth, make sure to add one vegetable bouillon cube that has been dissolved in a small amount of warm water in a separate bowl.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg