This glossy glaze comes together fast, built on a base of honey, fresh garlic, and a bright hit of rice vinegar that keeps it from tipping too sweet. A gentle simmer coaxes out the garlic's fragrance while the honey reduces into something deep and syrupy, and a touch of sesame oil rounds out the flavor with a warm, nutty finish. The cornstarch slurry is the real trick here, thickening everything into a glossy coating that clings to the back of a spoon instead of running off the plate. Red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you want it, but the glaze holds its own with or without the heat. It's a versatile, plant-forward sauce built on olive-oil-friendly staples like garlic and honey, making it an easy way to bring bold flavor to grains, vegetables, or seafood while keeping things aligned with a Mediterranean way of cooking.
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Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add the red pepper flakes, if using.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant and the liquid is just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely — honey scorches quickly if the heat is too high.
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