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Spices and Sauces

Asian Sesame Dressing

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar

Za'atar

  • 2 tbsp dried oregano/thyme/majoram
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
  • 2 tsp ground sumac
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt

Garlic balsamic dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Teriyaki glaze

  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • rice starch slurry

BBQ Sauce

  • 2 finely chopped onions
  • 3 sprigs of rosemary
  • chunk of grated ginger
  • 3 chopped garlic cloves
  • 4 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp worcestershire
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 200g tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • tabasco/sriracha/chilli to taste

Saute 1-2 finely chopped onions on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Add 2-3 sprigs of rosemary, a chunk of grated ginger and 3 chopped garlic cloves. Saute for 2 minutes. Add 4 tsp dark brown sugar and 1-2 tbsp of water to help it melt. When melted, add 3 tbsp worcestershire and 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar.

Cook for 2 minutes. Add 4 tbsp soy sauce, 200g tomato puree, 2 tbsp smoked paprika and tabasco/sriracha/chilli to taste. Cook until the sauce thickens. Remove rest of rosemary sprigs (leave whatever fell off in).