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Sesame-Ginger Sauce





Yields
Makes about 1/2 cup; 3 or 4 servings

Notes: This sauce is ideal on grilled steak. Rub steak with soy sauce before grilling to enhance flavor impact of this sauce.

 1 tablespoon sesame seed
 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 2 teaspoons sugar
Step 1
1

In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently shake sesame seed until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add oil, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir until onion is limp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sake, soy, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Serve hot, reheated (on grill), or at room temperature. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 5 days.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 260mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 0.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.