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Asian Zing Sauce for Chicken Wings Recipe

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4.7 from 34 reviews

This Asian Zing Sauce is a vibrant and tangy sauce perfect for chicken wings and other dishes. It combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes, this sauce thickens beautifully and adds an exciting zing to your meals.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (light or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, chili flakes, minced garlic, ginger powder, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is lump-free.
  2. Cook the Sauce: Pour the combined mixture into a pan. Heat over low to medium flame, whisking constantly to prevent lumps, until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens to the desired consistency, which should take about 3 minutes.
  3. Cool and Store: Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, the sauce can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level for milder or spicier sauce.
  • Use light soy sauce for a less salty taste.
  • Ensure constant whisking during cooking to avoid lumps forming in the sauce.
  • The sauce thickens more as it cools, so remove from heat when it slightly thickens.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.