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Black garlic sesame sauce in a bowl, served with toasted sesame seeds and fresh ginger.
Unique and rich sauce with black garlic

Black Garlic Sesame Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
Black garlic isn't a different species, but regular garlic fermented. Its taste loses the sharp sulfur character and transforms into a soft, sweet 'umami-bomb' reminiscent of licorice and balsamic vinegar. This sauce is a gourmet treat, deep, dark, and complex, elevating even the simplest grilled vegetable to fine dining heights.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 110 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Fork or mortar: To mash garlic.
  • Skillet: For cooking.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Mash the soft black garlic cloves into a paste with a fork. Grate the ginger.

Tip: Black garlic texture is like firm jam, spreading easily.
2 ✓

Sauté garlic paste and ginger in sesame oil over low heat for 1 minute.

Tip: Be gentle to release flavors without burning.
3 ✓

Stir in soy sauce, honey, water, and chili powder. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened (approx 5 mins).

Tip: Sugar in honey and black garlic helps the sauce thicken nicely via reduction without starch.
4 ✓

Taste, salt if needed (soy sauce is salty!), and stir in sesame seeds.

Tip: This sauce pairs wonderfully with sous-vide meats too.

Recipe FAQ

Where can I get black garlic?
Look in gourmet shops or Asian grocery stores. It's pricier than regular, but a little goes a long way.
Can I replace with regular garlic?
No, the flavor profile is completely different. If you lack black garlic, choose another recipe, as this ingredient is the essence here.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves Black Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Powder