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Cathy's Garlic Dipping Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Chinese takeout or homemade crispy fried chicken and ribs with Cathy's irresistible garlic dipping sauce! This family-secret recipe, perfect for dipping dry ribs or crispy chicken balls, is so good, it's always requested. A quick and easy 10-minute recipe that's easily doubled for larger gatherings. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 60.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cathy's Garlic Dipping Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves finely minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

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How to Make Cathy's Garlic Dipping Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of finely minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water until smooth.
  5. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan with the garlic and honey. Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and shiny (about 1-2 minutes).
  6. Remove from heat. (Optional: Make ahead and refrigerate. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving.)
  7. Serve warm with your favorite crispy fried chicken, ribs, or other dishes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

1g

Carbs

3g

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