chinese - ginger scallion sauce

Name: Chinese - Ginger Scallion Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) dark soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) light soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) water or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon(s) brown sugar, or to taste; 6 - scallions (green onions, spring onions), ends removed, finely chopped; 1 - 2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 - green or red chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced; 3 tablespoon(s) peanut or vegetable oil

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Baby Kato

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Updated on Jul 31, 2014

Similar to ginger scallion oil, this simple sauce is an excellent accompaniment for seafood, (especially steamed or pan-fried prawns or scallops). Posted here for play in Culinary Quest. Recipe courtesy of Rhonda Parkinson

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon brown sugar, or to taste
6 - scallions (green onions, spring onions), ends removed, finely chopped
1 - 2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 - green or red chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil

How To Make chinese - ginger scallion sauce

Step 1

Combine the soy sauce, water, and sugar in a small heatproof bowl.

Step 2

Stir in the scallions, ginger, and chopped chili pepper.
Step 3

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it is shimmering on the bottom and very hot but not yet smoking (about 300 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 4

Carefully pour the oil into the scallion/ginger mixture.
Step 5

It will sizzle for a few seconds. Once it stops sizzling, stir, and then let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
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