Asian Garlic Wine Sauce Recipes

CHINESE GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients for the sauce into a medium-sized bowl and stir with a whisk. Set aside.
• Next, heat vegetable oil in a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add fresh garlic and ginger and sauté for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently.
• Whisk the sauce again, then pour it into the saucepan. Bring to a boil and let simmer for a few minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
• Use the sauce immediately, for example, in a stir-fry or as a dip for vegan dumplings or summer rolls. Or let it cool completely and pour the sauce into a clean jar.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days. Enjoy!

ALL-PURPOSE STIR-FRY SAUCE (BROWN GARLIC SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. (See note in intro about the soy sauce).
• Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.
• Heat a pan over high heat; add the cooking oil, swirling to coat; add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
• Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.

ASIAN GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauces, rice wine or sherry, chili sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring to combine. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until aromatic (about 30 seconds).
• Quickly restir the sauce, add it into the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring. (This will take about a minute).
• Re-stir the cornstarch/water mixture and add it to the sauce, stirring to thicken. Refrigerate after use.