Description
A versatile and flavorful vegan Dragon Sauce recipe that adds a burst of umami to your dishes. This creamy sauce is perfect for drizzling over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or salads. Made with tahini, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness, it’s a must-try for those looking to elevate their meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together tahini and water until smooth.
- Add soy sauce, maple syrup, lemon juice, sesame oil, nutritional yeast, garlic, ginger, and cayenne if using.
- Whisk until fully combined and creamy.
- Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to preference.
- Serve as a drizzle over grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or salads.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- If it thickens, stir in a splash of water to loosen before serving.
- For a nutty twist, substitute tahini with almond or peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
