Spicy, flavorful Dragon Sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment with Asian flair! If you like a little heat, you're going to want to put this stuff on everything, from veggie burgers to roasted potatoes.
Why This Dragon Sauce Recipe is So Good
- It's Quick and Easy to Make: It only takes about 10 minutes to saute a bit of garlic and onion and simmer the rest of the ingredients together. You'll be amazed at the sauce you can create in such a short time!
- Amazing Flavors: Dragon sauce has it all: Umami, salt, sweet, sour, and spice. The fresh ginger adds a special little zing too.
- It's a Versatile Sauce: Try dragon sauce on your eggs or tofu scramble in the morning, or use it as a dipping sauce for dumplings or crispy tofu. Drizzle it over brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes for an amazing twist on a veggie side dish!
Tips and Tricks for Making Homemade Dragon Sauce
- Use fresh garlic and ginger to get the best flavor in your sauce. Dried, powdered versions of these aromatics just aren't the same.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic and ginger. They only need to be cooked for a minute or two, until you can smell them.
- Dragon sauce is spicy! If you want to make it milder, reduce the amount of chili flakes that you add. On the flip side, you can add a pinch more if you really enjoy the heat.
- Store dragon sauce in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
More Easy Homemade Sauce Recipes
- Bloves Sauce
- Bitchin Sauce
- Cashew Pesto
- Smoky Red Pepper Crema
- Lemon Garlic Aioli
- Vegan Buffalo Sauce
- Palomino Sauce
- Seasoned Sour Cream
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Dragon Sauce
Spicy, flavorful Dragon Sauce is a sweet and spicy condiment with Asian flair! If you like a little spice, you're going to want to put this stuff on everything, from veggie burgers to roasted potatoes.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ inch piece of fresh ginger minced
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Mix together the cornstarch and 2 tbsp of the water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the oil to a saucepan and heat on a medium setting. Fry the ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the cornstarch slurry followed by all remaining ingredients. Stir well, bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Store dragon sauce in a jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2304mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 1081IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3mg
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Love this sauce! It is quick and easy to make, and, it tastes amazing. I love it on top of baked salmon with a side of jasmine rice, yum! Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Janice! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate that! So glad you enjoyed our dragon sauce recipe and it was delish on top of baked salmon!