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Benihana Diablo Sauce Recipe

Benihana Diablo Sauce Recipe

A bold and spicy Benihana Diablo Sauce Recipe made with garlic, chili, and soy sauce. This flavorful Benihana sauce is perfect for dipping hibachi steak, shrimp, or fried rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Portions
Course: Sauce / Condiment
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce Adds savory depth
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar Bright acidity
  • 1 tbsp Chili garlic sauce Main source of heat
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger Finely grated
  • 1 tsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar Balances spice
  • ½ tsp Sesame oil Nutty aroma
  • 1 tbsp Water Adjust consistency
  • ½ tsp Red chili flakes Optional extra heat

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing spoon or whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Garlic press or knife
  • Because the sauce cooks quickly, a small pan works best.

Method
 

Step 1: Combine the Base Ingredients
  1. In a small saucepan I add:
  2. soy sauce
  3. rice vinegar
  4. chili garlic sauce
  5. brown sugar
  6. I stir the mixture gently over medium heat.
Step 2: Add Aromatics
  1. Next I add the minced garlic and grated ginger.
  2. As the mixture warms up, the kitchen starts filling with that spicy, savory aroma.
Step 3: Adjust Consistency
  1. I add a tablespoon of water and stir again.
  2. This helps thin the sauce slightly, making it perfect for dipping.
Step 4: Finish with Sesame Oil
  1. Finally, I drizzle in sesame oil and stir one last time.
  2. The sauce should look slightly glossy and smooth.
  3. After about 5 minutes, it’s ready.

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger

Fresh aromatics make a noticeable difference.

Taste before serving

Some chili sauces vary in heat level.

Let the sauce cool slightly

Cooling helps the flavors blend.