Instead of buying new sauces, you can try cooking them at home by yourself – it's easy and fun!
By using simple ingredients like sesame oil, you can cook versatile and delicious sauces for many dishes.
Here's how you can do it!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients for your sauce, which may include sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger, or other desired flavors.
Measure
Use a measuring spoon or cup to measure the amount of sesame oil needed according to your recipe.
Be careful not to use too much, as sesame oil has a strong flavor.
Heat
Heat a pan or skillet on the stove over medium heat. Pour the desired amount of sesame oil into the pan.
Saute
Once the sesame oil is heated, add any other ingredients that need to be sautéed, such as minced garlic or ginger.
Stir and cook them in the sesame oil for a short time until they become fragrant.
Combine
After sautéing, you can add other ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, or sugar to create your desired sauce.
Mix them together in the pan with the sesame oil.
Stir
Continuously stir the sauce mixture with a spoon or spatula to ensure all the flavors are well combined.
Simmer
Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Taste and adjust
Once the sauce has simmered, taste it to check the balance of flavors.
If needed, you can add more sesame oil, soy sauce, or other seasonings to achieve the desired taste.
Serve or store
Once the sauce is ready, you can use it immediately in your dish or transfer it to a jar or container for later use.
Make sure to let it cool before storing.
Previously, we talked about the first bite.
