Description
A delicious and versatile sauce great for stir-fry and dipping!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or tahini)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and prepare all your ingredients before you begin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter (or tahini), molasses, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Add minced garlic, sesame oil, and Chinese five spice powder. Mix until fully combined.
- Taste the sauce. Add sriracha or chili paste for heat, and honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness if desired. Whisk again.
- For deeper flavor, simmer the mixture in a small saucepan over low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Allow the sauce to cool, then transfer it to a clean, airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This sauce can be adjusted for sweetness or heat based on your preference.
- Great served with Asian dishes or as a marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0