Dragon Sauce Recipe: The Bold, Flavor-Packed Condiment

Ingredients

• ½ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• ¼ cup water
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (toasted for depth)
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (finely grated)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2–3 tbsp chili paste (adjust to spice level; sriracha or sambal oelek)
• 2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water to form slurry)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh scallions (finely chopped, garnish)