5 from 86 votes
Ginger Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse)
Ginger Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse) combines fresh yellow onion, peeled and chopped ginger root, tamari or soy sauce, rice vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and optional brown sugar. The ingredients blend into a smooth sauce featuring a balance of tangy acidity, mild sweetness, and sharp ginger flavor, ideal for adding flavor to grilled meats or as a dipping sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
16 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese, American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger root peeled (use more or less depending on strength preference, chopped fresh
- 1/3 cup tamari (highly recommended for the best flavor, but can substitute low sodium soy sauce)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- lemon zest and juice of one lemon (1 1/2-2 tablespoons juice
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and blend until smooth. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Makes about 3/4 cup ginger sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.