Sweet Spicy Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust the spice to your liking)
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¼ cup honey
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½ cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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2 minced garlic cloves
→ For Thickening
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2 tbsp water
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1 tbsp cornstarch
# Instructions:
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Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl until there are no lumps.
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In a saucepan, toss in the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Give it a good mix.
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Set the saucepan on medium heat. Let it simmer gently, making sure to stir now and then so it doesn't stick.
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Gradually pour in the slurry while whisking the sauce. Keep stirring as it thickens up smoothly.
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When the sauce reaches the right consistency, pull it off the heat and let it sit for a bit. Pour it on your food or store it for another time.
# Notes:
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Want more or less heat? Adjust how much sriracha you use.
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This sauce works great as a marinade, dip, or a finishing touch for stir-fries and grilled meats.
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Keep any leftovers in the fridge in a tightly sealed container. It's good for about a week.