Spicy Onion and Garlic Topping Sauce

Name: Spicy Onion and Garlic Topping Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp hot sesame oil; 1.5 cups distilled white vinegar; 1.5 cups soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

This spicy onion and garlic topping sauce is a quick, no-cook condiment that combines diced onion, garlic, hot sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar for a savory, tangy, and spicy flavor perfect for any dish.

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Total

5 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

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Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp hot sesame oil
1.5 cups distilled white vinegar
1.5 cups soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

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Instructions

1
Dice one large yellow onion and add it to a 32 oz glass jar.
2
Add the minced garlic to the jar.
3
Pour in the hot sesame oil.
4
Add the distilled white vinegar.
5
Pour in the soy sauce. Add sesame seeds and black pepper.
6
Seal the jar tightly and shake well to combine all the ingredients.
7
Serve the sauce over your favorite dishes, such as rice and chicken.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Dice the onion finely so it distributes evenly throughout the sauce and softens slightly from the vinegar as it sits.
Use fresh minced garlic or mince it yourself for best flavor; jarred garlic can taste muted in this raw preparation.
Shake or stir the jar before serving as the onions and sesame seeds settle to the bottom.
Let the sauce rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and onion to soften slightly.

Substitutions

Hot sesame oil → chili oil or sriracha (adjust quantity; sriracha is spicier and wetter)
White vinegar → rice vinegar (milder tang) or apple cider vinegar (slightly sweeter)
Soy sauce → tamari (gluten-free alternative, same umami depth)