glazing or dipping sauce - oriental style
I grew up on a street that was all Japanese people except for us. We were exposed to a lot of great Japanese foods. One of the constants was this amazing glazing sauce they used on fish & chicken & even served it as a dip. Mom was able to get one of the Mama-Sans to share the recipe & for more than 60 years it's been a family favorite. Hers included Sake which I do not use. Use it on chicken, shrimp, cod, in noodle dishes, kebobs & I love it as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, won tons, crab rangoon & on white rice or as a marinade. Make it thick or thin - it's all delicious!
prep time
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup tamari sauce
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
- 1/4 cup sake - optional
- garnishes - toasted sesame seeds and snipped chives if desired
How To Make glazing or dipping sauce - oriental style
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Step 1Place the brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk together until very well blended. Add the cold water and whisk. Add remaining ingredients except for the garnishes and whisk well.
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Step 2Turn heat to medium high and - stirring constantly - cook until thickened. It's ready to use - just add the garnishes if desired ! If you prefer you sauce to be thinner for a dip or marinade simply omit the cornstarch or add more water until you get the consistency you desire.
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Step 3This sauce can be used as a glaze or a dipping sauce. If you would like to marinade with it do not use the cornstarch. You can serve it hot or cold.
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