Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, and chili garlic sauce. Stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan while stirring constantly.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Remove from heat and let cool.
10 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size: 1/4 cup
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Sugar: 16g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use agave nectar or maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can use apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar.
- You can use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch.
Variations:
- Add minced garlic for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Use this sauce as a marinade for chicken or pork.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to whisk the cornstarch mixture well to avoid lumps.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to your liking.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Storage instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheating instructions: Reheat in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until warm.
Presentation ideas: Serve in a small dipping bowl alongside siomai dumplings.
Garnishes: Chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Pairings: Siomai dumplings, spring rolls, or fried rice.
Suggested side dishes: Steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Troubleshooting advice: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water. If it's too thin, add a little more cornstarch.
Food safety advice: Make sure to cook the sauce to a safe temperature of 165°F to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food history: Siomai is a popular Chinese dumpling that is often served with a dipping sauce. This honey chili garlic siomai sauce is a sweet and spicy twist on the traditional sauce.
Flavor profiles: Sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy.
Serving suggestions: Serve as a dipping sauce for siomai dumplings.
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Region: Chinese