Great Sauces and Condiments for Sushi I am always amazed at the variety of sauces and condiments that can be produced with the same few ingredients. While many of the sauces and condiments presented can be purchased, it is worth the minimal time investment to create your own. Most of the ingredients needed you will already have in your sushi ready pantry and the end result will be much tastier.
Sweet Chili Sauce Bottled versions of this sauce can be found on most grocers’ shelves, but the homemade version is much better. It only takes a few minutes and small amounts of ingredients you most likely already have on hand. PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES MAKES ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS (375 ML)
1 cup (250 ml) pineapple juice 1⁄ cup (125 ml) rice vinegar 2 1⁄ cup (50 g) sugar 4 3 teaspoons garlic chili sauce 1⁄ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root 2 1 teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour) dissolved in 1 teaspoon water 1⁄ teaspoon salt 4
1 Heat the pineapple juice, rice vinegar,
and sugar in a medium saucepan over moderately high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. 2 Adjust the temperature so that the mixture stays at a low boil. Add the garlic chili sauce and ginger. Stir well. 3 Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes or until the mixture no longer appears cloudy. 4 Remove from the heat and stir in the salt. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Allow it to cool completely before use. Store the sauce tightly covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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