Make your own Japanese hibachi brown sauce right at home! This copycat ginger dipping sauce is bold, zesty, and takes literally five minutes to whip up.
½cupyellow onion, cut into rough chunksAbout half of a small onion
¼cupfresh ginger root, peeled and diced
¼cupstandard soy sauce
¼cupdistilled white vinegar
2tablespoonfiltered water
1tablespoonwhite granulated sugar
1tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juiceFrom about half a lemon
Instructions
Place the chunked onion, diced ginger, soy sauce, white vinegar, water, sugar, and lemon juice into the pitcher of a high-speed blender or food processor.
Process the mixture on high speed until it reaches a completely smooth and uniform consistency. If necessary, pause to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
Transfer the blended liquid into a sealable container. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to serving to allow the bold flavors to mellow and harmonize.
Notes
Store any leftover dipping sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. If you find the fresh onion and ginger flavors too pungent initially, resting the sauce in the fridge will significantly soften and balance the taste over time.