Ginger And Scallion Sauce Recipe

Elevate your meals with this vibrant and versatile Ginger Scallion Sauce – the ultimate Asian pesto! This incredibly flavorful sauce is perfect for dipping poached chicken or grilled fish, adding zing to ramen, or drizzling over succulent crab and prawns. The secret? Hot oil infuses the ginger and scallions, unlocking their fragrant magic. A salty delight, it's ready in minutes and keeps for weeks in the fridge or freezer. Prepare to be amazed by its versatility and addictive taste!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 47.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ginger And Scallion Sauce

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup finely minced ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or other high-heat oil)

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How to Make Ginger And Scallion Sauce

  1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Heat until the oil shimmers and is almost smoking (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. In a heatproof bowl, combine 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions, 1/4 cup finely minced ginger, and 1-2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste).
  4. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion and ginger mixture. The sauce will sizzle dramatically!
  5. Let the sauce cool slightly before tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
  6. This sauce is ready to use immediately! Enjoy.
  7. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g