Description
Delightful Buddha bowl sauces elevate simple ingredients into a mouthwatering culinary journey. Mediterranean-inspired flavors blend seamlessly, offering you a nutritious and exciting meal that satisfies both taste buds and wellness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup or honey
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Liquid and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (more if needed for thinning)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine tahini with freshly squeezed lemon juice, creating a rich, creamy base for the sauce.
- Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the ingredients and develop a silky texture.
- Mince fresh garlic and incorporate it into the mixture, allowing its pungent flavor to infuse throughout the sauce.
- Add a touch of maple syrup to balance the tangy and earthy notes, stirring until fully integrated.
- Gradually introduce cool water, whisking consistently to thin the sauce and achieve a smooth, pourable consistency that can effortlessly cascade over your buddha bowl.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, potentially adding a pinch of salt or additional lemon juice to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the sauce to a serving container or drizzling bottle, ensuring it’s ready to elevate your buddha bowl with its complex and harmonious blend of ingredients.
Notes
- Customize the sauce thickness by gradually adding water, ensuring a smooth, pourable texture that coats your ingredients perfectly.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave for different sweetness levels, catering to personal taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Choose fresh garlic for a more vibrant, punchy flavor, or roast garlic beforehand for a mellow, caramelized undertone in the sauce.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making meal prep and quick lunches a breeze.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg