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Grilled Vegetables with Ginger-Sesame Sauce

Karen's Ginger-Sesame Sauce

For Dipping, Slathering and Basting - THE Sauce that makes all taste better. Packed with flavor, very low in calories & fat - ginger lends a naturally spicy kick...and a multitude of healthy benefits! A No-Cook sauce - just Blitz in a food processsor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 makes one cup
Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life
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Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet onion like Vadalia, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh carrots peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut palm sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds*

Wet Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce I use Gluten Free Tamari
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar I use organic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure toasted sesame oil use more to taste if you like

Instructions

  • Add all DRY ingredients to a food processor (I use a 3 cup one) - remember to toast the sesame seeds! Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely ground.
  • Add all WET ingredients and pulse the sauce until it still has some nice texture - do not over process.
  • Taste for seasonings. If you desire a richer sauce - add sesame oil or roasted peanut oil by the teaspoon.

Notes

* Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat, stirring until golden, remove to a small bowl. 
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve an accompaniment to sautéed or grilled tofu, chicken, fish, vegan proteins and vegetables. Makes all taste wonderful!
Store the sauce in a clean glass jar and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. 
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: Asian condiment, Asian Sauce, dipping sauce
CUISINE: Asian Influence
KEYWORDS: ginger sauce, ginger-sesame sauce
Nutrition Facts
Karen's Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
12
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
219
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
41
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
334
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.