Description
Make a simple, thick, and flavorful sticky glaze perfect for coating roasted or air-fried Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- In a separate very small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat immediately. This is your sticky glaze.
- Toss immediately with cooked Brussels sprouts.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, increase the cornstarch slightly, adding 1/4 teaspoon at a time.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness profile.
- This glaze works well on roasted carrots or green beans too.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon glaze
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0