chinese - ginger scallion sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Baby Kato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Similar to ginger scallion oil, this simple sauce is an excellent accompaniment for seafood, (especially steamed or pan-fried prawns or scallops). Posted here for play in Culinary Quest. Recipe courtesy of Rhonda Parkinson

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chinese - ginger scallion sauce

  • 2 Tbsp
    dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    light soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    brown sugar, or to taste
  • 6
    scallions (green onions, spring onions), ends removed, finely chopped
  • 1
    2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1
    green or red chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced
  • 3 Tbsp
    peanut or vegetable oil

How To Make chinese - ginger scallion sauce

  • 1
    Combine the soy sauce, water, and sugar in a small heatproof bowl.
  • 2
    Stir in the scallions, ginger, and chopped chili pepper.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until it is shimmering on the bottom and very hot but not yet smoking (about 300 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • 4
    Carefully pour the oil into the scallion/ginger mixture.
  • 5
    It will sizzle for a few seconds. Once it stops sizzling, stir, and then let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

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