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Ginger Scallion Sauce

This vibrantly delicious Ginger Scallion Sauce is super easy to make and a fabulous way to take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary! You'll find yourself wanting to drizzle it on EVERYTHING!

Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Asian Herb Sauce, Ginger Scallion Sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 37 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 4 medium green spring onions, cut in 2-inch slices
  • cup fresh ginger coins scrub ginger clean, like a potato and slice ginger into ⅛ to ¼ inch coins
  • 2 cups cilantro cut in roughly 2-3-inch lengths and tightly pack (stems and leaves) You'll need about 1 medium size bunch (you can also use 1 cup of cilantro and 1 cup of basil)
  • 8 medium-size mint leaves
  • 1 medium jalapeno seeds and core removed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2-3 teaspoons sugar start with 2 and add more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • ¼ -½ teaspoon kosher salt start with ¼ and add more, to taste
  • ¼-½ cup neutral flavored oil (ie sunflower, avocado, safflower, corn, vegetable, canola or grapeseed) start with ¼ and add more, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the green onions, fresh ginger, cilantro, mint leaves, jalapeño, rice vinegar, water, sesame oil, sugar, ground coriander, garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process until everything is finely pureed stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl several times and there are no visible chunks or stems.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl or glass jar and add the oil, stirring well with a whisk or fork until the oil is incorporated. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use. Will keep well for 4-5 days.

Recipe Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.

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Makes 1½ cups of sauce. Serving size is 1 tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts
Ginger Scallion Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 tablespoon)
Calories 37 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 25mg1%
Potassium 20mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 116IU2%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.