Yields Makes about 1/2 cup; 3 or 4 servings
Notes: This sauce is ideal on grilled steak. Rub steak with soy sauce before grilling to enhance flavor impact of this sauce.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently shake sesame seed until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add oil, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir until onion is limp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sake, soy, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Serve hot, reheated (on grill), or at room temperature. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 5 days.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon sesame seed
 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 1 tablespoon minced garlic
 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

Step 1
1

In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over high heat, frequently shake sesame seed until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add oil, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir until onion is limp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sake, soy, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Serve hot, reheated (on grill), or at room temperature. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 5 days.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Sesame-Ginger Sauce