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Asian Zing Sauce Recipe (Great for Chicken Wings)
This is a copycat recipe of Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Sauce. This sweet and spicy blend of chili pepper, soy, and ginger is perfect for wings, but it's also great on various other dishes like chicken tenders, meatballs, shrimp, and vegetables or stir-fries. Now you can enjoy the famous Buffalo Wild Wings experience at home with this easy-to-make sauce recipe.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 tablespoons
Calories: 38 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce light/regular
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 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.
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Notes
- Adjust the heat level to your liking by using more or fewer chili flakes.
- If you prefer a sweeter sauce versus spicy flavors, add more brown sugar or another sweetener.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding a splash of water.
- When making the sauce, ensure that the cornstarch is dissolved completely to avoid any lumps in the sauce. If the lumps persist, strain the mixture before simmering over medium heat.
- If you find the sauce too spicy even after reducing the number of chili flakes, balance the heat by adding a bit more sugar.
- For an added depth of flavor, try roasting the garlic before adding it to the sauce.
- Always taste and adjust the seasonings before you finish cooking the sauce. This allows you to add more of any ingredient to suit your taste.
- If you're using the sauce as a marinade, make sure to marinate your protein for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to seep in. However, if you have time, marinating overnight will yield even better results.
- When reheating the sauce, do so over a low flame to avoid burning and stir continuously to maintain the texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tatablespoon
Calories
38kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Potassium
23mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38
% 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.