How to Make Garlic Chive Sauce | Niradare(にらだれ) | Beat the Summer Heat! with Versatile Sauce

Today’s recipe is Garlic Chive Sauce “Niradare” in Japanese.

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The key to this recipe is drizzling hot sesame oil to add a smoky aroma.

This simple step elevates the flavor of your homemade food, so give it a try!

How to Make Delicious Garlic Chive Sauce

Garlic chives are a type of allium with a strong garlic-like scent and flat leaves, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your dishes. Today, we’re making a garlic chive sauce that’s not only versatile but also incredibly easy to prepare. Follow along with this step-by-step guide to elevate your meals with this delightful sauce.

Step 1: Prepare the Garlic Chives

Start by cutting off a small portion of the tough bottom part of the garlic chives. Then, chop them finely. The finer the chop, the better, as this will ensure the garlic chives blend smoothly into the sauce. Once chopped, transfer the garlic chives into a heatproof container.

Step 2: Heat the Oil

Next, heat your oil until it’s really hot. You’ll know it’s ready when you see smoke coming out. This is a crucial step, as the hot oil will cook the garlic chives instantly, adding a wonderful smoky aroma to the sauce.

Step 3: Combine Ingredients

When the oil is hot and smoking, carefully pour it over the garlic chives. This step truly takes your garlic chive sauce to the next level. Give it a quick stir and then add sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ground sesame seeds, and chili flakes. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 4: Cool and Store

Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, your garlic chive sauce is ready to use! You can store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Serving Suggestions

This versatile sauce can be poured over boiled pork shabu-shabu, grilled atsuage (deep-fried tofu), cooked and torn eggplant, or pan-fried dumplings. It makes everything so delicious and adds a unique flavor boost to your meals.