Description
Dragon Sauce is a vibrant, savory vegan sauce made from nutritional yeast, olive oil, tamari, maple syrup, water, and garlic. Its umami-rich flavor makes it perfect as a dip, drizzle, or marinade, adding a bold and tangy punch to a variety of dishes. Quick to prepare and requiring no cooking, this sauce is a versatile staple for enhancing your meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (30 g) nutritional yeast flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) tamari
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove, halved
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the nutritional yeast flakes, olive oil, tamari, water, maple syrup, and halved garlic clove into a personal blender fitted with the grinding blade or into a bowl if using a hand blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Purée all the ingredients thoroughly until the sauce reaches a smooth and creamy consistency without any lumps.
- Store the Sauce: Pour the blended sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate. The Dragon Sauce will stay fresh and flavorful for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use tamari as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred sauce thickness.
- Great as a dipping sauce, marinade, or drizzle over roasted vegetables and grains.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce before blending.
- Ensure the garlic is fresh to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: Dragon Sauce, Vegan Sauce, Nutritional Yeast Sauce, Umami Sauce, Vegan Condiment, Gluten-Free Sauce, Quick Sauce
