Asian Zing Sauce Recipe (Great for Chicken Wings)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 tablespoons
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Asian Zing Sauce Recipe (Great for Chicken Wings)
Description
This zing sauce blends soy sauce’s umami depth with bright rice vinegar and brown sugar sweetness, enhanced by toasted sesame oil’s nuttiness. Fresh garlic and chili flakes add aroma and heat, while powdered ginger brings a warm spice background. Cornstarch dispersed in water gives the sauce a smooth thickness when heated and stirred until just boiled.
The sauce’s texture is glossy and coats wings nicely, offering a balance of spicy and sweet with a hint of acidity. It’s versatile enough to be used as a marinade or finishing sauce on poultry or other proteins.
Adjusting chili flakes can increase or reduce the heat level. Incorporating more brown sugar softens spiciness for sweeter preferences. Roasting garlic before adding it can deepen the flavor complexity.
It’s recommended to marinate proteins for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavors fully, with longer marinating enhancing taste. When reheating, do so gently over low heat with constant stirring to preserve consistency and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce light/regular
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or more
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, chili flakes, minced garlic, ginger powder, cornstarch, and water well until there are no lumps.
- Pour the mixture into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil by constantly whisking over low and simmer flame until the sauce thickens and reaches the desired consistency.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool before storing.
Notes
- Adjust chili flakes to increase or decrease heat according to preference.
- Add more brown sugar for a sweeter, less spicy sauce.
- If the sauce thickens too much, thin with water to desired consistency.
- Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved before simmering to prevent lumps; strain if necessary.
- Taste and adjust seasonings toward the end of cooking to balance flavors perfectly.
- Roasting garlic before adding it can enhance the sauce's depth.
- Marinate proteins in sauce for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for stronger flavor infusion.
- Reheat sauce on low heat with stirring to avoid burning and preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tatablespoon | |
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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