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Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe

Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe

Welcome to the Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe. Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce is a rich, flavorful Asian-inspired sauce that balances sweetness, savoriness, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup dark soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water slurry

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Heatproof bowl or jar for storage

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the base
  1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well.
    Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe
Step 2: Add spices
  1. Sprinkle in the Chinese five-spice powder. Mix to evenly distribute the flavors.
    Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe
Step 3: Simmer the sauce
  1. Add water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes.
    Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe
Step 4: Thicken the sauce
  1. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
    Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe
Step 5: Cool and store
  1. Remove from heat. Let it cool slightly, then transfer to a jar. Keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
    Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce Recipe

Notes

This Sweet Soy Five Spice Sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, roasted pork, stir-fried vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for dumplings.