Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
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; ½ tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil); 5 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

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!

Updated at: Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:37:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories52.9 kcal (3%)

Total Fat2.4 g (3%)

Carbs7.2 g (3%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein1.1 g (2%)

Sodium504.8 mg (25%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

½ cupvegetable broth

or water

3 tablespoonssoy sauce

2 tablespoonsrice vinegar

2 tablespoonsmaple syrup

or honey

½ tablespoonsesame oil

½ tablespooncrushed red pepper flakes

optional

¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika

⅛ teaspoonblack pepper

1 tablespooncorn starch

½ tablespoonolive oil

or avocado oil

5garlic cloves

minced

2 teaspoonsfresh ginger

minced

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl add all the sauce ingredients and whisk until combined. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

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