Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use low-sodium, gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
"Stop and smell the garlic! That's all you have to do."
-William Shatner
The refrigerator light goes on...
This sauce is based on one that I have tasted at my favorite sushi bar. It is a great all purpose sauce and you can use it on almost anything. Add it at the last minute to a stir-fry, drizzle a couple of tablespoons over grilled fish or chicken, dot your sushi with it, or even use it as a salad dressing.
The 1/4 cup serving is about what you will need for a stir-fry and about 2 tablespoons as a sauce.
Ginger Garlic Sauce
Servings: 6 | Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Cooking Time: 75 Minutes
This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well for about 48 hours in the refrigerator.
| 1 tsp | olive oil |
| 3 medium | bulbs garlic |
| 2 Tbsp | dark sesame oil |
| 1 large | shallot (minced) |
| 1 small | knob fresh ginger (about 1 Tbsp.)(minced) |
| 2 tsp | low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce |
| 1 tsp | honey |
| 1 1/2 cups | water |
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Place the olive oil in the bottom of a small sauce pan or a garlic roaster.
Slice the bulbs of garlic at the stem end, cutting off about 5 mm of the base of the bulb.
Place the garlic in the pan cut side down. Cover the pan and place in the oven. Roast for 40 minutes.
Remove the garlic from the oven and let cool.
Place the dark sesame oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the shallot. Cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the minced ginger and cook for about 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Peel the roasted garlic and add to the pan. Mash with a spatula and cook for about 4 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, honey and water.
Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Place in a blender and puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 1/4 cup
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 124 | Calories from Fat 50 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 68mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrates 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 3g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 26% |
| Calcium 10% | Iron 6% |
| Vitamin K 2 mcg | Potassium 205 mg |
| Magnesium 13 mg | |