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    Sweet and Tangy Sticky Soy Glaze

    Published: Mar 14, 2019 · Modified: Sep 28, 2020 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 50 Comments

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    An Asian-inspired sweet and tangy sticky soy glaze that's perfect for dipping, ribs, bbq, wings, seafood, chicken, and pork. Deliciously sweet, spicy, sticky, and tangy!

    Sweet and tangy soy glaze on a spoon

    This sweet and tangy sticky soy glaze is such a hit! It's so versatile, you can use this on seafood, pork, poultry, tofu, and veggies. This delicious Asian sauce only requires 5 minutes of cooking time! It's so fast and easy to make and keeps in the fridge for two weeks sealed in an airtight container.

    I used this sauce to make these sticky Instant Pot Asian Ribs the other day and it was AMAZING! Check out the recipe below:

    Instant Pot Asian Ribs on a white plate garnished with scallions

    Try these Sticky Instant Pot Asian Ribs!

    You can also use this as soy garlic wing sauce like I did with these Korean Fried Chicken wings!

    korean fried chicken with a soy garlic sauce with sesame seeds and scallions on a white plate

    This sweet and tangy soy glaze will be thick, syrupy, and stick-to-your-fingers good! Get some extra napkins ready because you'll need them!

    sweet and tangy soy glaze with a spoon in a pot

    Pairing Suggestions:

    • sticky Asian ribs
    • Asian style wings
    • stir fry sauce
    • dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, egg rolls, fish sticks, kabobs
    • seafood glaze
    • Asian bbq sauce
    • Asian style meatballs

    Tips for making Sweet and Tangy Soy Glaze:

    Add all the ingredients in a sauce pot and boil for 5 minutes. It should start to bubble up on itself and thicken up as the sauce reduces. Keep a close eye on it as it can reduce too much and start to burn. You'll know when it's ready it coats the back of a spoon.

    The soy glaze will thicken up more as it cools so don't reduce this too much. It will look thinner when it's hot so I suggest spooning a little bit onto a plate and letting it cool down. The consistency should be thick like honey once it's cooled. The photo below is when the sauce has cooled. You can see how thick it is when running a spoon through it.

    Sweet and tangy soy glaze in a pot with a spoon

    You can also let the soy glaze drizzle off a spoon after it's cooled. If it's reduced enough, it should slowly drip off the spoon like the photo below:

    Sweet and tangy soy glaze dripping from a spoonI hope you enjoy this recipe! Please share, rate, and comment below. I’d love to hear from you!

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    Sweet and tangy soy glaze on a spoon

    Sweet and Tangy Soy Glaze

    An Asian-inspired sweet and tangy sticky soy glaze that’s perfect for dipping, ribs, bbq, wings, seafood, chicken, and pork. Deliciously sweet, spicy, sticky, and tangy!
    5 from 171 votes
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 8 mins
    Course Sauces
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Korean, Thai
    Servings 4

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 3 cloves garlic - chopped
    • 1 inch piece of ginger - thick slices
    • ¼ cup honey
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
    • ½ teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes - optional for spicy
    • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds - optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients in a pot and boil it uncovered for 5 minutes or until it's reduced to your liking. Keep stirring to make sure it doesn't burn. Remove the ginger slices. Serve with on the side or use as a glaze. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    Serve with these amazing Korean Fried Chicken Wings or Instant Pot Asian Ribs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128.03kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.67g | Protein: 2.04g | Fat: 3.83g | Saturated Fat: 0.55g | Cholesterol: 0.24mg | Sodium: 940.86mg | Potassium: 60.3mg | Fiber: 0.44g | Sugar: 19.85g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 12.52mg | Iron: 0.56mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @drivemehungry to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!

    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    1. Bruce

      July 07, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      Great sauce! This is exactly what I was looking for and I plan to keep some on hand from now on. Love the mix of flavors, sweet, a little bit of spice, umami, it has everything I was hoping for and blends together wonderfully. Thank much!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 08, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        Thanks for sharing Bruce! Happy you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. ChristiHu

      June 26, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite go-to sauce. Tonight I’m adding it to a noodle/chicken/green bean/hot pepper stir fry. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 28, 2021 at 4:49 pm

        Thank you Christi! I'm so happy to hear that! Great idea adding it to noodles and chicken. It goes so well with everything doesn't it? 🙂

        Reply
    3. Stephanie

      June 18, 2021 at 8:00 am

      I think I might be doing something wrong. I followed the directions but after boiling 7 mins it still wasn't thick so I put some on a plate. It still wasn't thick so I put it back on the heat for 3 more minutes of boiling. It seems a tiny bit thicker but nothing like yours. Help please, I willing to start over. Thank you in advance

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 19, 2021 at 12:14 am

        Hi Stephanie, sorry to hear that! I'd be happy to help. Are you by chance covering the pan when boiling the glaze? If so the condensation will drip back into the pan so that can explain why after 7 minutes the glaze didn't thicken. Also to get more information, did you make any alterations to the recipe?

        Reply
    4. Liz

      June 11, 2021 at 5:44 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great soy glaze! I'm going to use this on tempeh tonight. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 13, 2021 at 12:58 am

        Thank you Liz! That's a great idea using it with tempeh. It goes well with everything! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Allyssa

      June 11, 2021 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      Thank you so much for sharing this sweet and tangy sticky soy glaze! It taste amazing, very easy to make and really helpful!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 13, 2021 at 12:56 am

        Thanks Allyssa! So happy to hear that.

        Reply
    6. Melanie

      June 04, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      The Korean red pepper flakes really make such a difference - I added slightly more, as I really love it spicy! If you are okay with heat, I highly recommend this - it makes for such a tasty, spicy sauce. We will be making this recipe again!

      Reply
    7. Sally

      June 01, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I recently became a vegan, and have been finding food very bland! I came across your glaze recipe and made a tofu and veggie stir fry. The flavor was superb! I am so happy!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 09, 2021 at 1:51 am

        Thanks Sally! Glad to hear!

        Reply
    8. Marissa

      May 30, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot get over how delicious this sauce is! I have made it quite a few times now and forgot to leave a comment previously. It has so many uses, and will be my go-to recipe from now on! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 09, 2021 at 1:50 am

        Thanks Marissa!

        Reply
    9. Sammi

      May 25, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Jamie,
      I came across this recipe when I was searching for a fried chicken recipe. I made this glaze and also your KFC, and wow - what a tasty meal it was!
      I am excited to try more of your recipes - the whole family loved these two!
      Many thanks,
      Sammi

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 09, 2021 at 1:53 am

        Thanks Sammi! So happy you tried it with the fried chicken. It's such a great glaze for wings. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Ben

      April 19, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      I've been using this glaze in place of the Hello Fresh Sweet Soy Glaze, when replicating their Szechuan Beef Noodles. It's perfect for that dish - hopefully people will find this from this comment if they're looking for a replacement recipe.

      Reply
    11. Barbara

      April 02, 2021 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Made this sauce this morning and it’s fabulous. I’m recreating a hello fresh recipe my daughter made. Will be keeping this sauce on hand , it’s so versatile.

      Reply
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