· Recipe · 5 min read
A Unique Spice Mix: Discovering the Sesame Sauce Version
This spicy sauce recipe combines a variety of flavorful ingredients, creating a delicious dip or sauce perfect for enhancing your meals. Feel free to add crunchy bean sprouts, fresh greens, savory ham, and other delightful side dishes to customize it to your taste. Enjoy the burst of flavors!
Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons sesame paste
• 0.5 tablespoon sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2.5 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Lao Gan Ma (spicy chili crisp)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame and peanut crumbs
• Salt to taste
• Sprite to taste
• Favorite vegetables (e.g., potatoes, dried tofu, coriander, lettuce, spinach, enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts)
• Meatballs, konjac, and fat lamb powder (as desired)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Sauce: Dilute sesame paste with a little Sprite and mix in the other seasonings according to the ratios.
2. Adjust Spice Level: Add more chili and Lao Gan Ma if you enjoy extra heat.
3. Prepare Vegetables: Wash your chosen vegetables thoroughly.
4. Customize Ingredients: Feel free to select your preferred ingredients based on personal taste.
5. Slice Potatoes: Cut potatoes into thin slices.
6. Prepare Konjac: Konjac shreds are low in calories.
7. Include Fat Lamb Powder: Add as desired.
8. Cook Ingredients: Start by putting the harder-to-cook ingredients into the pot first, then drain once cooked.
9. Serve: This spicy mix can be served as a dip or combined altogether and mixed well.
Tips:
1. Texture Matters: When preparing the sauce, diluting the sesame paste with Sprite not only adds flavor but also helps achieve a smoother consistency.
2. Customize Your Heat Level: If you love spicy food, don’t hesitate to add more Lao Gan Ma and chili powder to suit your taste!
3. Fresh is Best: Make sure to wash your vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt or chemicals before using them.
4. Be Creative with Ingredients: Feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables and proteins to create a personalized dish!
5. Slice with Care: When slicing potatoes, aim for uniform thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
6. Low-Calorie Option: Konjac is a great choice for a low-calorie ingredient; it adds texture without many calories!
7. Cook Order Matters: Start cooking with harder vegetables first to ensure everything is cooked perfectly by the end.
8. Serving Ideas: Whether you choose to serve the spicy sauce as a dip or mix everything together, it’s sure to be a hit! Enjoy your delicious creation!
