Description
Wet wet sauce flavor explosion introduces a zesty culinary adventure from South America. Spicy ingredients blend seamlessly, creating intense flavor profiles that make diners crave more with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) green onions, white part, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1½ tsps (7.5 ml) minced garlic
- 1 tsp (5 ml) minced ginger
- 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously chop green onions, mince garlic, and grate fresh ginger into a spacious heatproof vessel, creating an aromatic foundation for the sauce.
- Seasoning Layer: Dust gochugaru chili flakes and toasted sesame seeds over the chopped ingredients, building a complex flavor base that promises depth and intrigue.
- Oil Preparation: Select a robust, heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat vegetable oil to a precise temperature, hovering just below its smoking point to maximize flavor extraction.
- Flavor Infusion: Artfully cascade the scorching oil over the aromatic mixture, triggering an immediate and dramatic sizzling transformation that awakens dormant flavors.
- Flavor Integration: Gently manipulate the mixture, ensuring even heat distribution and allowing the ingredients to meld into a harmonious flavor symphony.
- Liquid Alchemy: Introduce soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar, whisking with precision to create a seamless, multi-dimensional sauce that tingles the palate.
- Final Refinement: Taste and calibrate the seasoning, ensuring a perfectly balanced flavor profile that oscillates between bold and nuanced.
- Preservation: Transfer the vibrant sauce to a sterilized airtight container, refrigerating to lock in its robust character and culinary potential.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Intensity: Hot oil technique awakens dormant aromatics, releasing deep, complex flavors that transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences.
- Handle Oil Carefully: Use a heavy-bottomed pan and monitor temperature closely to prevent burning, ensuring a perfect sizzle without scorching delicate ingredients.
- Preserve Sauce Quality: Store in sterilized airtight container immediately after preparation to maintain freshness and prevent flavor degradation.
- Balance Seasoning Precisely: Taste and adjust liquid components to create a harmonious blend that complements various dishes without overwhelming other flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg