Description
This homemade Honey Garlic Sauce is a sweet and savory blend perfect for drizzling over stir-fries, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce. Made quickly on the stovetop with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of vinegar, it offers a rich flavor balanced by the mild acidity of rice vinegar and the thick consistency from cornstarch.
Ingredients
Honey Garlic Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
- 7-8 cloves Garlic, minced and separated (~1 ½ Tablespoons)
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, 5 cloves of minced garlic (approximately 1 tablespoon), and rice vinegar. Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined to form the base of the sauce.
- Dissolve Cornstarch: In a small bowl, mix the water with the cornstarch, stirring continuously until the cornstarch completely dissolves. Pour this mixture into the saucepan with the other sauce ingredients.
- Heat and Bring to Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk regularly to prevent lumps and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
- Simmer the Sauce: Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce boil gently for 5 minutes. This thickens the sauce and allows flavors to meld.
- Add Remaining Garlic: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the remaining minced garlic cloves (about ½ tablespoon) for a fresh garlic punch without overpowering bitterness.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the sauce to a container or serving bowl and allow it to cool slightly or completely before serving. The sauce will thicken as it cools and can be stored for later use.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a dash of sriracha while boiling.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- If the sauce thickens too much upon cooling, thin it with a little warm water before serving.
- This sauce pairs well with chicken, pork, tofu, and vegetables.
