Savory Onion Soy Sauce Dip
Recreate Restaurant-Style Onion Soy Sauce Dip at Home
Today, we’re making an incredibly simple yet delicious ‘Onion Soy Sauce Dip’! This is an indispensable accompaniment when grilling pork belly or other meats at home. It uses common pantry ingredients and can be whipped up in a flash, making it a convenient and delightful addition to your meals. This sauce is sure to elevate your grilled meats!
Main Ingredients- 1 medium onion
- 20 stalks of chives
Sauce Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp mustard (e.g., Korean mustard or whole grain mustard)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp mustard (e.g., Korean mustard or whole grain mustard)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel and thoroughly wash the onion. Slice it thinly into julienne strips. Wash the chives and cut them into manageable lengths of about 4-5 cm.
Step 2
To reduce the pungent flavor of the onion and enhance its crispness, soak the julienned onion in cold water for about 10 minutes. This step makes the onion milder and wonderfully crunchy. After soaking, drain the water completely using a colander.
Step 3
While the onion is soaking, let’s prepare the sauce. In a small bowl or a sauce container, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp water, and 1/2 Tbsp mustard. If you use a container with a lid, simply shake it vigorously to thoroughly mix the mustard and create a smooth, flavorful sauce.
Step 4
Add the drained julienned onion and the prepared chives to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared onion soy sauce over them. Gently toss everything together to ensure the onions and chives are evenly coated with the sauce.
Step 5
We’re almost done! Portion the mixed onion and chive salad into individual serving dishes. Just before serving, drizzle a little extra sauce directly onto the onions and chives in each dish for an added burst of freshness and flavor.
Step 6
Serve this delightful onion and chive salad alongside your favorite grilled meats, like pork belly. The crisp onions, fragrant chives, and the perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory sauce will cut through the richness of the meat and truly enhance its flavor. Enjoy a restaurant-quality experience right at home!
