Caramelized Garlic Sauce
Caramelized Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the melted butter. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the garlic turns a deep golden brown and becomes very tender. Be careful not to burn the garlic; adjust heat as necessary.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
Once the garlic is caramelized, stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Caramelized Garlic Sauce
- 1 cup garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan or skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the thinly sliced garlic to the melted butter. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the garlic turns a deep golden brown and becomes very tender. Be careful not to burn the garlic; adjust heat as necessary.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
Once the garlic is caramelized, stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Season the sauce with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Serve warm over your favorite dishes.
⏱️ 1 min