Description
Irresistible Spicy Honey Garlic Dipping Sauce brings bold Korean-inspired flavors to your table with perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Zesty garlic, fiery chili, and golden honey create a mouthwatering condiment you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup (118 ml) honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sriracha (or more for extra heat)
Spice and Heat Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Liquid and Richness Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter (for richness)
Instructions
- Heat a petite saucepan over medium flame, gently melting butter until it shimmers with a golden glow.
- Introduce minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring vigorously for approximately 30 seconds until an aromatic fragrance fills the kitchen and garlic turns translucent.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, sriracha, red pepper flakes, vinegar, and salt into the saucepan, creating a vibrant crimson-tinged liquid.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and dance, stirring occasionally, watching as the ingredients meld and transform into a glossy, harmonious sauce for 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat, letting the sauce rest and slightly thicken for an additional 1-2 minutes, developing a rich, luxurious consistency.
- Transfer the spicy honey garlic sauce to a serving dish, ready to complement appetizers, grilled proteins, or as a tantalizing dipping companion.
Notes
- Enhance the sauce’s depth by using roasted garlic for a mellower, slightly smoky flavor profile.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sriracha and red pepper flakes to suit individual spice preferences.
- Balance flavors by using high-quality honey and adding a splash of rice vinegar for bright, tangy notes.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg