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Incredible Ginger-Scallion Sauce – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Incredible Ginger-Scallion Sauce

This incredible Ginger-Scallion Sauce is a versatile flavor bomb that transforms simple dishes. Learn how to make this easy, back-pocket recipe with sizzling hot oil, fresh ginger, and scallions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 65
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) chopped scallion
  • 1 clove (5 g / 0.18 oz) garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g / 0.21 oz) salt, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) peanut or neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn
  • For a quick prep, pulse the peeled ginger, scallions, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, but be careful not to purée them.
  • The oil must be smoking hot. This sizzle is crucial for toasting the aromatics and releasing their full, fragrant flavor profile.
  • For a powerful Garlic-Scallion Sauce variation, omit the ginger and increase the minced garlic to 1/4 cup (960 ml).
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Be sure to bring it back to room temperature before serving to loosen the oil.

Method
 

  1. In a medium, heatproof bowl, thoroughly combine the minced ginger, chopped scallion, minced garlic, and salt.
  2. Pour the oil into a small saucepan or skillet and place over high heat.
  3. Heat the oil until it is shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
  4. With extreme care, pour the hot oil directly over the ginger-scallion mixture in the bowl. It will sizzle and pop—this is what blooms the flavors.
  5. Stir everything together well to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or let it cool before storing.
  7. Add a kick of heat by mixing in 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of finely chopped fresh chile (like serrano or Fresno) to create a zesty Chile-Scallion Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7g

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