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Sesame chili ginger sauce served in a bowl.
Spicy and tasty Asian sauce with sesame and ginger

Sesame Chili Ginger Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
The genius of Asian cuisine lies in the perfect balance of 'five flavors' (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami), completed by heat. This sauce is a true multitasker: use as a dip for spring rolls, dressing for pasta salad, or glaze for roasted chicken wings. The toasted nutty scent of sesame oil and fresh ginger instantly transport you to the Far East.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 90 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater: For ginger.
  • Small saucepan: For cooking.
  • Whisk: For mixing.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely grate the ginger and crush the garlic.

Tip: You can easily scrape ginger skin off with the edge of a small spoon.
2 ✓

Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Tip: Sesame oil burns at low heat, be careful not to let it smoke or turn bitter.
3 ✓

Add chili flakes, then pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and most of the water (reserve a little for cornstarch). Stir in sugar.

Tip: Adding liquids stops the frying process immediately, so garlic won't burn.
4 ✓

Dissolve cornstarch in reserved water, then drizzle into boiling sauce. Stir until thickened.

Tip: Cornstarch gives shine and body to the sauce so it clings nicely to food.
5 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame seeds.

Tip: Sesame seeds add crunchy texture to the creamy sauce.

Recipe FAQ

Too spicy. How to tame it?
Add a little more sugar or honey; sweetness counteracts capsaicin.
No rice vinegar. Can I use something else?
Apple cider vinegar is the best substitute as it also has a fruity, mild acidity.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger (approx 1 inch, grated)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch