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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 194 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. Lilly

      January 25, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      This glaze is so perfect!

      Reply
      • Leslie DiPiero

        April 11, 2021 at 12:38 pm

        Absolutely delish!

        Reply
    2. Chloe

      January 25, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing, I can't wait to try it on my crispy tofu!

      Reply
    3. Angela

      January 25, 2021 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      Perfect on ribs!!

      Reply
    4. Lizet Bowen

      January 25, 2021 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      I keep coming back to your recipe. It's so simple and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        January 25, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Thanks Lizet! It's a great versatile sauce that works on everything!

        Reply
    5. rocki

      January 08, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      this was so tasty!! it was surprisingly tangy, and i added some extra spice, SO good. i used it as a sauce for veggies and tofu over rice and it worked perfectly!!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        January 10, 2021 at 4:00 am

        Thanks Rocki! So glad you enjoyed this on veggies and tofu! It's such a versatile sauce.

        Reply
    6. Kerry

      December 29, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Can this be coated on chicken drumsticks prior to slow cooking?

      Reply
      • Jamie

        January 03, 2021 at 3:03 am

        Hi Kerry! It depends, will you be cooking this on high heat or will it be uncovered while cooking? The glaze is a bit thick and contains sugar so it's prone to burn if subjected to high heat and can thicken too much if cooked for too long. I'd recommend adding a bit of water if that's the case and to keep an eye on it while cooking. Otherwise, you can use it to glaze the chicken once it's done cooking. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Emily Flint

      November 20, 2020 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      This glaze looks amazing!

      Reply
    8. Kyle

      October 29, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Made this three or four times now, it's amazing. Well balanced and perfect for chicken, salmon, veggies, you name it! We love tweaking the recipe a bit depending on the dish.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 04, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        Thanks Kyle! So glad you like this. It's great for all types of protein isn't it? I just tossed some roasted broccoli in this too so do try with some vegetables! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jill

      October 14, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Was making a stir fry that called for sweet soy, and my grocery store had everything but. Decided to try to make it myself and found this quick and easy recipe. The only ingredient I didn't have on hand was the hoisin, so I subbed peanut sauce and it was still great. Got raves from my family and the meal was gone in minutes. Fantastic sauce - thank you!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        January 03, 2021 at 4:21 am

        Thanks Jill! So glad to hear your family loved it! Great idea using peanut sauce! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Bethany

      September 12, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      I had some delicious salmon fillets to use, and I wanted to give them a delicious flavour. I came across your blog from a friend of mine, and I tried this glaze with the salmon. Delicious! Served with some steamed rice and green beans on the side. Such a tasty meal.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        November 20, 2020 at 3:51 am

        Thanks Bethany! That's a great idea serving this soy glaze with salmon. Honestly, it goes well with just about any protein. So happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. Alex

      July 20, 2020 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      I used this glaze to toss over some roasted broccoli and it was absolutely incredible!!!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        July 25, 2020 at 2:23 am

        Thanks Alex! That's a great idea to use them on roasted broccoli! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Stanley B

      June 19, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      I actually found this sauce recipe while trying to make my mongolian beef recipe that calls for sweet soy glaze. This sauce by itself is absolutely amazing. Thank you...
      I love it and family enjoyed it too. The only thing I’d change is maybe tad bit less sesame oil. I used a half tablespoon instead of the full tablespoon.

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 20, 2020 at 11:58 am

        Thanks Stanley! So glad you enjoyed the glaze. It sounds amazing on Mongolian beef.

        Reply
    13. Sue

      May 25, 2020 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      Perfect!

      Reply
    14. GrammaSue

      May 16, 2020 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      OMG !This looks so good and exactly like the sauce that is served with the Salmon dish we love at our favorite Winery/Restaurant !!! I cannot wait to try this at home. And as you said, one could use this sauce on seafood, chicken, pork or even just with a spoon! LoL. . I must say: Your recipe does appear to be better than others posted. Thanks so very much for posting and sharing with us!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        May 20, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Gavin

      November 20, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh boy how good does this look - love the flavours, the simplicity and can totally see myself using this later in the week with some chicken

      Reply
    16. Emma

      November 05, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made this to brush on chicken wings and it was so good! It was so simple and easy to make. I'll be making this again.

      Reply
    17. Krissy Allori

      October 05, 2019 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I don't know how I've survived all of this time without this sauce in my life. It's soooo good!

      Reply
    18. Jere Cassidy

      August 02, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      I need this recipe. What I make just isn't great and I want the nice thick sauce like yours.

      Reply
    19. Katie

      June 02, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      The very best sauce to put over chicken! One of our favorites.

      Reply
      • Lisa Highcove

        March 09, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        Do I double all ingredients to double the recipe amount?

        Reply
    20. Erika

      May 17, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Goodness this glaze looks so good, yum! Such great flavors.

      Reply
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