Vegetarian Honey Garlic Glaze

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

This glossy glaze comes together in one small saucepan, built from sweet honey, fresh garlic, a splash of rice vinegar, and a touch of toasted sesame oil for depth. A pinch of red pepper flakes brings gentle heat if you want it, while a quick cornstarch slurry gives the sauce that glossy, spoon-coating finish everyone loves. Simmered just until fragrant and thickened, it clings beautifully to whatever you're tossing it with, whether that's crispy tofu, roasted vegetables, or noodles. It's a fast, flavor-packed staple to keep on hand, and it fits neatly into a vegetarian kitchen without any fuss. Make a batch ahead and you've got a versatile sweet-savory finisher ready whenever you need it.

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Ingredients

4 servings

⅓ cup honey
Nature Nate's 100% Pure Raw & Unfiltered Organic Honey – 16 oz Nature Nate's Organic Raw & Unfiltered Honey - 32 oz Aunt Sues Honey - 32 OZ Heavenly Organics Raw White Honey Really Raw Honey, 8 oz (226 g)
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3 tbsp soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water

Instructions

1
Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add the red pepper flakes, if using.
2
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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