Best 11 Quick Ginger Sauce Recipes

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When you're looking for a quick and delicious way to add a burst of flavor to your dishes, look no further than ginger sauce! This versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, a stir-fry sauce, or even a dipping sauce. With its zesty and slightly spicy flavor, ginger sauce is a surefire way to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll provide you with a collection of easy-to-follow recipes for quick ginger sauce that you can whip up in minutes. Whether you prefer a classic ginger sauce or a more creative twist, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER SAUCE



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I LOVE anything with ginger in it (it's most definitely my favorite spice). My boyfriend and I made this as a dipping sauce for a fondue night we had because I am lactose intolerant and needed something to go with the meatballs we had made. Fantastic--probably would make a great marinade as well.

Provided by catercow

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt brown sugar on high, stirring rapidly (do not burn!).
  • Add the soy sauce mix and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a serving dish and garnish with the scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.7, Sodium 213.3, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 0.4

GINGER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons each grated ginger, finely chopped ginger and finely chopped scallion in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan until smoking; pour over the ginger-scallion mixture and stir. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick. Season with salt.

QUICK GINGER SAUCE



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Use this quick ginger sauce for our Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons dark hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl stir together dark hoisin sauce and pineapple juice, grated peeled fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce with ground pepper.

SOY GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely grated ginger
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake well to combine. Serve as a dipping sauce for tempura or dumplings.

GINGER SAUCE RECIPE



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There are many different types of ginger sauce recipes, but we particularly like to serve it with xiaolongbao and seafood dishes.

Provided by Liv Wan

Categories     Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 spring onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and minced ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt brown sugar over high heat in a small heavy saucepan until just melted but not burnt.
  • Add soy sauce and rice wine vinegar mixture.
  • Bring to a boil until brown sugar has melted again (it will harden temporarily after the soy sauce mixture is added).
  • Remove from heat, pour into a serving dish, and garnish with chopped spring onions.
  • Serve with pot stickers, gyoza, or other Chinese dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2180 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 cup (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

QUICK GINGER SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons dark hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin sauce, pineapple juice, ginger, and soy sauce; season with pepper.

GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes 3/4 cup sauce

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely julienned

Steps:

  • Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

EASY GINGER BEEF



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In looking for a healthier version of the standard ginger beef, I came up with this non-deep fried version. The longer you marinate the beef, the more ginger flavor it soaks up.

Provided by Littldot

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Beef

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound round steak, thinly sliced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon butter
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
12 mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup sweet and sour sauce
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place steak, ginger, and soy sauce in a bowl; turn to coat steak. Cover tightly; marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Heat a wok over high heat; pour in beef mixture. Cover wok; cook until beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove beef from wok.
  • Heat butter in wok over high heat; stir in bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and sweet and sour sauce. Cover and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir cooked beef into vegetable mixture; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 326.9 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



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This is a great sauce that is very versatile. I like it best with chicken or shrimp, but you can use it for vegetables, or even steak.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
½ lemon, juiced
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. Process until smooth. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, Sodium 602 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY GINGER PORK STIR-FRY



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An easy homemade stir-fry sauce is the perfect base for this weeknight dish. It comes together quickly, creating a skillet of tender pork infused with Asian flavors. -Adeline Russell, Hartford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 2-inch strips
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sugar snap stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
Hot cooked rice
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic powder and pepper flakes; set aside. , In a wok or large skillet, stir-fry pork in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry vegetables in remaining oil until crisp-tender. , Stir broth mixture and add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return pork to the pan; heat through. Serve with rice and, if desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

QUICK GINGER PORK



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My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes like this give us delicious scaled-down dinners. -Esther Johnson Danielson, Lawton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup cold water
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Hot cooked rice, optional
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in oil until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and ginger; add to skillet. Combine water and cornstarch until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Peel and finely grate the ginger before using.
  • If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger. Use about 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger for every 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger.
  • Add a little bit of soy sauce or tamari to the sauce for a savory flavor.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup.
  • Use the sauce as a marinade for chicken, fish, or tofu.
  • Serve the sauce over rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Ginger sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or spicy, there is a ginger sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy sauce to add to your meal, give ginger sauce a try.

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