Step 1: Preparing the Garlic-Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp light (usukuchi or white) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 to 2 tbsp sweetener
To prepare the sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients and mix to combine. We like to use a glass jar for this and just put a lid on it and shake it up.
Once done, taste for seasoning, adjusting the flavors and balance of the sauce as desired.
Note: If making this sauce for the Hainanese Baked Tofu, you will want to double or even triple the recipe.
Chef's Notes
This Garlic-Soy Sauce is generally used/served as part of the following dishes/recipes:
Hainanese Baked Tofu
Hainanese Rice Pilaf
Hainanese Roasted Cauliflower
Hainanese Paste – this can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Singapore Chili Sauce – this can also be made ahead of time and frozen.
Scallion-Ginger Sauce
Fried Shallots