Description
Dragon Sauce is a versatile and flavorful Asian-inspired sauce that adds a punch of umami to any dish. This vegan sauce combines the richness of tahini with the zing of fresh ginger and garlic, all balanced out by a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dragon Sauce:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), tahini, ginger, garlic, and sriracha if using.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Store: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before each use.
Notes
- Use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Perfect as a dressing, dip, or drizzle for bowls and stir-fries.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
