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    Home » Sauce » Ginger Scallion Sauce

    Ginger Scallion Sauce

    Published: Oct 13, 2019 Modified: Feb 25, 2022 by Tracy O.This post may contain affiliate links

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    Ginger scallion sauce (薑蓉) is a savory oil based sauce. And, this Chinese ginger green onion or scallion sauce recipe is so versatile that it goes well with most things such as meats, rice and noodles.

    Looking for sauce recipes? Check out these popular chili garlic sauce, chili oil,  teriyaki sauce, sweet & sour sauce, black pepper sauce, XO sauce and sweet and chili sauce recipes.

    ginger scallion sauce in a white container with green onion and ginger background

    What is ginger scallion sauce (薑蓉)?

    Ginger scallion sauce (薑蓉) is an oil based sauce that contains very simple ingredients: ginger, scallion (green onion), oil and salt. Some people call ginger green onion sauce. In Chinese, it called gēung yùng or jīang rōng (薑蓉) which means grind ginger.

    a bunch of green onion and a piece of ginger root

    When do you use ginger green onion sauce?

    The sauce is so versatile that it goes well with most things such as meats, rice and noodles. Besides, ginger scallion sauce is a popular and great combination, so many Asian dishes use it to serve as a dipping sauce. For example, a well known Cantonese dish white cut chicken always served with ginger scallion sauce.

    Also, most siu mei (meat roasted) stores will give it to you when you buy siu mei like white cut chicken, Chinese BBQ pork char siu etc. Because this sauce tastes so good that I normally make it at home and serve with other meat dishes such as rotisserie chicken, steak, rice, and noodles.

    Cooking tips for how to make Chinese ginger scallion sauce:

    • Chop the ginger to finely minced. Personally, I like to use a chopper. Not only is it faster, but also ginger is finely minced.
    • Put minced ginger, green onion into a bowl and add salt.
    • Heat up some oil in a pan. After, pour the hot oil over and mix well. Be careful with the hot oil, especially when you pour over green onion and ginger. If the oil is not hot enough, it cannot cook the green onion and ginger. Also, the flavor will not come out.
    • You can dip a wooden chopstick into the oil, if you little bubbles around the chopstick it means the oil is hot. Or, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 375F- 400F.

    FAQs:

    How do you know the oil is hot enough?

    Usually I use a wooden chopstick to test the oil, when I see little bubbles around the chopstick. Then, I know the oil is hot enough. Also, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 375F- 400F. If the oil is not hot enough, it cannot cook the green onion and ginger. And, the flavor will not come out.

    How long does ginger scallion sauce last?


    It can last for a few days to a week if you refrigerate it.

    Instructions for how to make ginger scallion sauce:

    chopped ginger in a chopper

    1.  Put 8 slices of ginger into a chopper. Then, run the chopper until the ginger turns finely minced.

    chopped ginger in a white bowl


    2. Next, put finely minced ginger into a bowl.

    green onion cut up on a chopping board

    3. After, cut 5 sticks of green onion into small pieces.

    salt cup up green onion and chopped ginger in a white bowl

    4. The following step, put the chopped green onion into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

    vegetable oil in the pan over the stove

    5. After that, in a pan or pot heat up ½ cup of vegetable oil. Make sure the oil is hot enough before pouring over the ginger and green onion. (You can dip a wooden chopstick into the oil, if you little bubbles around the chopstick it means the oil is hot. Or, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 375F- 400F.)

    ginger green onion oil sauce in a white bowl

    6. Be careful when you pour the hot oil over the ginger and green onion. Then, mix it well.

    ginger scallion sauce in white container with fresh green onion and ginger in the background

    Enjoy this simple and tasty Chinese ginger scallion sauce recipe! Also, check out these mouth watering chicken, vegetable chow mein, white cut chicken, rotisserie chicken and Chinese BBQ char siu recipes.

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    ginger scallion sauce in a white container

    Ginger Scallion Sauce

    Ginger scallion sauce is a savory oil based sauce. Some people call ginger & green onion sauce. In Chinese, it called ( gēung yùng or jīang rōng) 薑蓉 which means grind ginger. The sauce is so versatile that it goes well with most things such as meats, rice and noodles. 
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: sauce
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Tracy O.

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    Ingredients

    • 5 sticks Green onion
    • 8 slices Ginger (medium thick, it is around 2 oz)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Vegetable oil  

    Instructions

    • Put 8 slices of ginger into a chopper. Then, run the chopper until the ginger turns finely minced.
    • Next, put finely minced ginger into a bowl.
    • After, cut 5 sticks of green onion into small pieces.
    • The following step, put the chopped green onion into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of salt.
    • After that, in a pan or pot heat up ½ cup of vegetable oil. Make sure the oil is hot enough before pouring over the ginger and green onion. (You can dip a wooden chopstick into the oil, if you little bubbles around the chopstick it means the oil is hot. Or, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 375F- 400F.)
    • Be careful when you pour the hot oil over the ginger and green onion. Then, mix it well.

    Notes

    Cooking tips for how to make Chinese ginger scallion sauce:

    • Chop the ginger to finely minced. Personally, I like to use a chopper. Not only is it faster, but also ginger is finely minced.
    • Put minced ginger, green onion into a bowl and add salt.
    • Heat up some oil in a pan. After, pour the hot oil over and mix well. Be careful with the hot oil, especially when you pour over green onion and ginger. If the oil is not hot enough, it cannot cook the green onion and ginger. Also, the flavor will not come out.
    • You can dip a wooden chopstick into the oil, if you little bubbles around the chopstick it means the oil is hot. Or, you can use a thermometer to measure the temperature around 375F- 400F.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Valerie

      January 03, 2022 at 3:24 am

      Can you post how hot the oil should be. 350 degrees? Etc
      Thanks !

      Reply
      • Tracy O.

        January 03, 2022 at 5:50 pm

        I didn’t measure the temperature. I normally dip a wooden chopstick to check if there are bubbles around it. I think 375-400F is hot oil. Thank you for your question.

        Reply
    2. Deborah George

      December 15, 2021 at 7:30 pm

      How long can this oil last and how do you store?

      Reply
      • Tracy O.

        December 17, 2021 at 9:12 pm

        I normally store the ginger scallion sauce in a glass container or jar covered with a lid. Then, I put it in the refrigerator. It can last for a few days to a week.

        Reply

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