Cantonese Light Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cantonese Light Sauce
45 min.
4
59kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Cantonese cuisine with this delightful Cantonese Light Sauce, a perfect addition to your vegetarian and gluten-free meals. This sauce is not only easy to prepare but also brings a burst of freshness and depth to your dishes, making it an essential staple in your kitchen. With its harmonious blend of ginger, scallions, and a hint of sesame oil, this sauce elevates any stir-fry or vegetable dish, transforming simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful sauce that serves four, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. The lightness of the sauce, combined with the umami from the soy sauce and the subtle sweetness from the sugar, creates a balanced profile that complements a variety of dishes. Plus, with only 59 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're drizzling it over steamed vegetables, tossing it with noodles, or using it as a marinade for tofu, this Cantonese Light Sauce is versatile and packed with flavor. Embrace the art of cooking with this simple yet delicious recipe that showcases the beauty of plant-based ingredients. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills and the delightful taste of this homemade sauce!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon cornstarch 
  • tablespoon cooking wine dry white
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger fresh grated
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons scallions white minced ( parts only)
  • teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water, 1 tablespoon dry white wine, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch, stirring until the cornstarch dissolves.
  2. Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons minced scallions (white parts only) and 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  5. Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, untils the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  6. Pour into a bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Calories59kcal
Protein8.01%
Fat72.55%
Carbs19.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.77
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.3660869332759%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.09kcal
2.95%
Fat:4.71g
7.25%
Saturated Fat:0.68g
4.28%
Carbohydrates:2.84g
0.95%
Net Carbohydrates:2.67g
0.97%
Sugar:1.26g
1.4%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:552.04mg
24%
Alcohol:0.39g
100%
Alcohol %:0.98%
100%
Protein:1.17g
2.34%
Vitamin K:8.47µg
8.07%
Vitamin E:0.54mg
3.61%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.94%
Phosphorus:17.44mg
1.74%
Potassium:56.88mg
1.63%
Copper:0.03mg
1.51%
Iron:0.26mg
1.47%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.16%
Magnesium:4.22mg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes