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Spicy Honey Soy Sauce

Spicy Honey Soy Sauce That Transforms Your Weeknight Dinners

This Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce offers a tantalizing balance of sweet and spicy, transforming your weeknight dinners into extraordinary meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey can substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce opt for low-sodium to reduce salt intake
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes substitute with a pinch of cayenne or Sriracha
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh is preferred, powdered can be used
  • 1 inch ginger grated; use powdered if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can be omitted if not available

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Spicy Honey Soy Sauce
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger before adding them to the bowl. Using a whisk, blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and heat over medium. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil. Whisk to fully integrate the oil.
  4. Let the sauce cool at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12g

Notes

For maximum freshness, store the sauce in a glass container. It's suitable for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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