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!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian Herb Sauce, Ginger Scallion Sauce

Servings:

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

4 medium green spring onions, cut in 2-inch slices
⅓ 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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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.
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.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use. Will keep well for 4-5 days.

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.

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