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Benihana-Style Ginger Dipping Sauce

prep time:5 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
total time:2 hours 5 minutes
This sharp, punchy ginger sauce cuts through rich grilled meats perfectly. You just blend raw ginger and onion with soy sauce and vinegar - it stays chunky and has this intense bite that mellows out after sitting in the fridge for a few hours.

Ingredients

  • half a medium onion roughly chopped
  • 2-inch piece of ginger peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest from one small lemon
  • 3/4 cup Kikkoman low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Add onion, ginger, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sugar to a blender.
  • Pulse for 20-60 seconds until combined but still slightly chunky.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Can be used immediately but tastes best after resting. Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 week.