Ginger Scallion Sauce

Ginger Scallion Sauce! Inspired by a similar recipe from Momofuku, this simple Asian sauce is delicious tossed with rice noodles, spooned over rice, or served with grilled fish or meat. This is one of those things you’ll want to keep in your fridge at all times.  

This recipe is:

• Quick and easy! 
• Bold in flavor
• Versatile 
• Has a mild “fried” flavor to it
• Super savory 
• Also a condiment

Recipe inspiration 

This ginger scallion sauce recipe is inspired by a recipe from Momofuku. A “mother sauce” at Momofuku, the ginger scallion sauce has graced their menus regularly and in a variety of ways. Classically, it’s tossed with warm rice noodles (like I have done here) but it can also be used with grilled fish, meat, rice and more. 

How to make ginger scallion sauce:

There are three basic steps:

1. Combine some (not all) of the scallions with the ginger and garlic.
2. Heat the oil (use a neutral-flavored oil) until shimmering (aka piping hot). Pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture and let rest. 
3. Stir in remaining scallions and ingredients and let rest 15 minutes. 

That’s it! That’s the process. Simple. The key is to use a neutral oil (grapeseed or canola) and get it piping hot. If it’s not hot enough it won’t create that “fried” flavor. Additionally, if you use a flavorful oil like olive or avocado, the flavor of the oil itself will dominate the flavor of the sauce. 

What is ginger scallion sauce

Heaven in a bowl is what it is.

But seriously, this sauce, which is more condiment in nature than a sauce, is incredibly nuanced for having such a simple ingredient list.

Essentially, this is an oil-based herb sauce featuring scallions, fresh ginger, and garlic. A dash of toasted sesame oil, soy sauce and vinegar adds depth and balance but the real addictive quality comes from pouring really hot oil over the scallions, ginger and garlic.

Something magical happens. This simple step creates that quintessential fried onion-y/scallion flavor that we all relate with really good asian food. 

This sauce can be served with:

• Pasta (rice noodles or ramen noodles)
• Fish (cod, salmon, shrimp, crab, halibut, scallops)
• Rice 
• Chicken 
• Pork 
• Beef
• Soup

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• Glazed Asian Turkey Meatballs
• Gochujang Noodles
• Salmon Poke Bowls
• Crispy Tofu Tacos with Asian Pear Slaw
  

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