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Waba Grill Sauce Recipe

WaBa Grill Sauce Recipe

Make this easy WaBa Grill Sauce Recipe at home with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Perfect for rice bowls, chicken, beef, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Storage jar

Method
 

Step 1: Combine Ingredients
  1. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger into a saucepan and whisk thoroughly.
    Mixing Ingredients for Waba Grill Sauce
Step 2: Heat the Mixture
  1. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and ingredients blend together.
    Simmering the Sauce Mixture
Step 3: Make Slurry
  1. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth and free from lumps.
    Preparing Cornstarch Slurry
Step 4: Thicken Sauce
  1. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce and whisk constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
    Thickening the Sauce
Step 5: Cool and Serve
  1. Remove from heat, let cool for several minutes, then serve or store for future use.
    Finished Waba Grill Sauce

Notes

Simmer the sauce gently to develop a richer flavor and smoother consistency.