Ingredients for Benihana's Ginger Sauce
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- sesame oil
- garlic
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How to Make Benihana's Ginger Sauce
- Finely mince the ginger and garlic.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the minced ginger and garlic to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry (mix cornstarch and water until smooth).
- Stir until the sauce is thickened to your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more sugar for sweetness, soy sauce for saltiness, or rice vinegar for tanginess).
- Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Enjoy dipping your favorite proteins and vegetables!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
83 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
0g
Carbs
1g