Ginger Scallion Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
122 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Ginger Scallion Sauce
Description
This Ginger Scallion Sauce is prepared by finely mincing fresh ginger and chopping green onions into small pieces. Salt is added to the aromatics before pouring very hot vegetable oil over them to lightly cook and enhance their flavors. The hot oil releases the pungency and aroma of ginger and the freshness of the scallions, melding them into a balanced condiment.
The final sauce has a fragrant sharpness from the ginger with a mild onion bite and a slightly oily texture that coats well. It can be used to complement plain rice, noodles, steamed fish, or dumplings, providing a fresh contrast and an added layer of flavor without overpowering dishes.
Careful heating of the oil to around 400°F ensures the aromatics are properly cooked upon pouring, without burning or undercooking, which preserves the intended flavor profile. Using fresh, firm scallions and firm, aromatic ginger improves the intensity and quality of the sauce.
Ingredients
- 5 ticks green onion (4 oz)
- 8 lices ginger (medium thick, 2 oz)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Peel and cut a piece of ginger (2 oz) into 8 slices. Put 8 slices of ginger (2 oz) into a chopper. Then, run the chopper until the ginger turns finely minced.
- Next, put finely minced ginger from step 1 into a bowl.
- After, cut 5 sticks of green onion (4 oz) into small pieces.
- The following step, put the chopped green onion from step 3 into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- After that, in a pan or pot heat up ½ cup of vegetable oil. Make sure the oil is hot enough before pouring over the ginger and green onion. (You can dip a wooden chopstick into the oil, if you little bubbles around the chopstick it means the oil is hot. Or, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 400F.)
- Be careful when you pour the hot oil over the ginger and green onion. Then, mix it well.
Notes
- Select fresh green onions with vibrant green tops and firm ginger for best flavor.
- Minced ginger can be prepared efficiently using a chopper for a fine texture.
- Ensure oil temperature around 400°F; test by dipping a wooden chopstick and watching for small bubbles.
- Pour hot oil carefully over ginger and scallion to release flavor without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.05g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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