Description
Dragon Sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that adds a punch of umami and spice to a variety of dishes. This vegan sauce combines soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and other bold ingredients for a creamy and zesty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dragon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp tahini or peanut butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dragon Sauce: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, tahini, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water gradually to achieve your preferred thickness. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning or spiciness as desired.
- Storage: Store the Dragon Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Remember to stir before each use.
Notes
- Dragon sauce is ideal for grain bowls, roasted veggies, dumpling dipping, or as a marinade for tofu and chicken.
- For a nutty variation, use peanut butter; for a nut-free option, opt for tahini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
