Wasabi Ginger Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"A versatile sauce that can be used as a dipping sauce for potstickers, dumplings or Mongolian Hot Pot, or as a marinade for meats and seafood, or dressing for salads. From the Cuisinart Electric Fondue Pot cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄2 ounce fresh ginger, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 small shallot, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 ounce)
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 3⁄4 cup mirin or 3/4 cup rice wine
• 3⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce or 3/4 cup tamari
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned rice vinegar or 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons wasabi paste, prepared
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (toasted sesame oil)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. NOTE:.
2. Mirin or rice wine, and wasabi paste are available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of grocery stores.
3. Place ginger, shallot and garlic in blender jar; cover blender jar.
4. Set on Low; pulse 5 times.
5. Scrape sides of jar; pulse 5 times.
6. Add remaining ingredients in order given.
7. Blend for 20 seconds.
8. Transfer to a resealable container and let stand for 30 minutes before using, to allow flavors to develop.
9. Unused portions may be refrigerated for up to a week - stir before using.
10. Tip:.
11. As a marinade, use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per portion.
12. Meats such as boneless, skinless chicken parts, pork chops, or steaks can be placed in a resealable freezer-weight bag, coated with marinade and frozen.
13. When thawed, they will be fully marinated and ready to cook.

Reviews

[Peggy G.]

This is a go to recipe when I make seared scallops or Ahi tuna. Also wonderful with the pot stickers. Love this recipe.

 

[Mia in Germany]

Outstanding - DH had them with sushi and was raving. I'll try to sub the soy sauce / tamari somehow so that I can try it, too :D Thanks for posting, Lazyme!!<br/>Made for 1-2-3 Hits.

 

[mersaydees]

Absolutely wonderful! Made as directed and served with potstickers for an outstanding appetizer. Thanks, lazyme! Made for ZWT6.