Bold Black Pepper Sauce
Bold Black Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, freshly cracked
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely diced onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Stir in the freshly cracked black peppercorns and cook for 1 minute, allowing their aroma to release.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over steak, chicken, or stir-fried vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bold Black Pepper Sauce
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, freshly cracked
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely diced onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Stir in the freshly cracked black peppercorns and cook for 1 minute, allowing their aroma to release.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook and stir for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately over steak, chicken, or stir-fried vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min