Description
This easy garlic sauce recipe combines the bold flavors of garlic, sweet chili, and savory oyster sauce into a deliciously fragrant and slightly spicy topping perfect for vegetables like bok choy. It’s quick to prepare and elevates any dish with a rich and balanced taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8–10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic: Mince 8-10 cloves of fresh garlic finely to release maximum flavor.
- Sauté the garlic: In a saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. This step is key to mellowing and enhancing the garlic’s aroma.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon chili flakes (if using), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 4 tablespoons oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey. Whisk the mixture well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Simmer the sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors are fully blended.
- Serve: Pour the warm garlic sauce over cooked bok choy or your preferred vegetable or protein dish. Enjoy immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the chili flakes quantity to control the spice level or omit them for a milder sauce.
- For a vegan version, substitute oyster sauce with a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce.
- This sauce pairs well not only with bok choy but also with stir-fried vegetables, grilled meats, or noodles.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: garlic sauce, Asian sauce, oyster sauce, sweet chili sauce, easy sauce recipe, garlic topping
