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Sticky Asian ginger glaze served in a bowl
Glossy and Flavorful Asian Ginger Glaze

Sticky Asian Ginger Glaze

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
This isn't a standalone dish, but your secret weapon in the kitchen. A good glaze transforms a simple grilled chicken breast or steamed broccoli into restaurant-quality fare. The umami of soy sauce, sweetness of honey, acidity of rice vinegar, and heat of ginger create perfect balance. Thick, glossy, and sticky—exactly how it should be.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy

Instructions

1 ✓

Finely grate the ginger and garlic.

Tip: Grating releases more juices than chopping, resulting in a more intense flavor.
2 ✓

Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan. Add ginger and garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic; just let it bloom in the oil.
3 ✓

Stir in the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Warm through.

Tip: The vinegar and honey balance the saltiness of the soy sauce.
4 ✓

In a small cup, whisk the cornstarch with the cold water until smooth. Pour into the hot sauce while whisking constantly. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Cornstarch must be dissolved in cold liquid first to prevent clumping.
5 ✓

Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and glossy. Brush onto meat in the final minutes of cooking or serve on the side.

Tip: Boiling removes the starchy taste of the thickener.

Recipe FAQ

It's too thick, what should I do?
Add a tablespoon of water and whisk over low heat.
Can I use it cold?
Yes, it makes a great dip, but it's best served warm when it flows nicely over food.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes