An easy recipe for Homemade Dragon sauce. This versatile sauce is packed with flavor and is the perfect Asian-inspired condiment for a variety of meals.
This sauce is the perfect companion to my Dragon Bowl recipe!
So what exactly is Dragon Sauce?
Dragon sauce is a popular tahini-based sauce that is creamy and packed with Asian flavors. There are a lot of variations of this recipe, but typically dragon sauce is typically made using nutritional yeast, a light oil, garlic, tamari or soy sauce, water, a natural sweetener, and sometimes ginger.
It is a delicious sauce that pairs well with a variety of both plant-based meals and meat-based meals. It is great to have a jar of this tasty sauce in your fridge to easily add tons of flavor to any meal!
This sauce is great for any season of the year. I love using it on grilled meats in summer and drizzling it over roasted vegetables during Fall. It is a truly versatile sauce that everybody will love and that is perfect for meal prep!
I even love adding this sauce to burgers - try it out with my Vegan Beet Burgers!
Ingredients you'll need
- Sesame seed oil - This light oil is often used in Asian cooking. You could also use avocado oil or olive oil instead.
- Lime juice - Fresh is best! You can also substitute the lime juice with lemon juice.
- Garlic - Fresh garlic adds loads of flavor to this sauce.
- Ginger - You can adjust the amount of fresh ginger you use according to your preference.
- Nutritional yeast - Adds umami flavor and creaminess.
- Coconut sugar - Brings balance to the flavor of this sauce. You could also use maple syrup, or honey as a non-vegan option.
- Tahini - Adds delicious creaminess and thickness to this sauce.
- Water - Emulsifys the sauce and the amount used can be adjusted according to your preffered consistency.
- Soy sauce - Seasons and enhances the sauce's flavor.
- Salt & pepper - Add according to personal preference.
How hot is Dragon sauce?
Traditional dragon sauce is not typically hot. The original recipe has a creamy texture and are more tangy and sweet in flavor. There are hot sauce variations of dragon sauce and these can be spicy. Chipotle's “dragon sauce” is a combination of sour cream and hot salsa. The Chipotle dragon sauce is medium spicy as the sour cream lessens the intensity of the hot salsa.
How to make Dragon Sauce
STEP ONE - Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
STEP TWO - Whisk together until well combined.
STEP THREE - Adjust the seasoning and consistency to the sauce according to your preference and then use as desired or store in the refrigerator.
How to store Dragon Sauce
This delicious sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Prepare the sauce and then store it in an airtight container and use it when desired. This recipe can be doubled so you can always keep an extra jar in the fridge for later use.
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Dragon Sauce
An easy recipe for Homemade Dragon sauce. This versatile sauce is packed with flavor and is the perfect Asian-inspired condiment for a variety of meals.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 - 2 tsp minced ginger
- 3tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk together until well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning and consistency to the sauce according to your preference and then use as desired or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
This delicious sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Prepare the sauce and then store it in an airtight container and use it when desired. This recipe can be doubled so you can always keep an extra jar in the fridge for later use.