Dragon Sauce is a bold, spicy, and tangy sauce that can elevate any meal with its rich texture and fiery flavor. This easy homemade Dragon Sauce blends perfectly smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, making it an ideal addition to wings, grilled meats, or even as a dipping sauce. It’s beginner-friendly and comes together quickly with pantry staples you likely already have. For a complete meal, pair it with my Instant Pot Cabbage With Coconut & Spices for a delicious twist.
Why You'll Love Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal
Make Dragon Sauce easily at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for adding a fiery kick to your favorite dishes. Quick, flavorful, and beginner-friendly!
- Bold and fiery flavor that complements many dishes.
- Easy to make with everyday pantry ingredients.
- Perfect for meal prep and adding zest to leftovers.
- Versatile for grilling, dipping, or drizzling.
Ingredients for Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal
Sriracha: Use your favorite hot sauce if you prefer less heat or different flavor.Honey: Maple syrup or agave syrup works well for a vegan option.
- Sriracha: Use your favorite hot sauce if you prefer less heat or different flavor.
- Honey: Maple syrup or agave syrup works well for a vegan option.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Sauté aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Simmer and thicken: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Cook 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Expert Tips for Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor intensity.
- If sauce is too thick, thin with a little water or soy sauce.
- Balance sweetness and heat based on your preference by adjusting honey and sriracha.
Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal
Make Dragon Sauce easily at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for adding a fiery kick to your favorite dishes. Quick, flavorful, and beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
How to Make Dragon Sauce
- Sauté aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in ketchup, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Simmer and thicken: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Cook 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Adjust and finish: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Dragon Sauce Recipe: Easy Homemade Fiery Sauce for Every Meal FAQs
Yes, Dragon Sauce tastes even better after sitting for a few hours or overnight as the flavors meld beautifully.
You can use any hot sauce you like, such as sambal oelek, chili garlic sauce, or even a few dashes of cayenne pepper mixed into the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Ensure it’s cooled before refrigerating.
If too thick, thin with a splash of water or soy sauce. If too thin, simmer a bit longer or add a little more cornstarch slurry.
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