Sweet Sesame Glaze

Name: Sweet Sesame Glaze
Yield: Makes ½ cup (about 120 ml)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions (including 1 inch/2.5 cm of the dark green parts); 2 teaspoons agave nectar or 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons agave nectar or 1 tablespoon honey; ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce or tamari (GF); ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce or tamari (GF)

Preparation info

Makes
½ cup

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Veggie Burgers Every Which Way

By Lukas Volger

Published 2021

About

This glaze is another great use for pomogranate molasses. Use it as a base for panfried tofu or a stir-fry sauce, or with the Tofu and Chard Burgers or the Tofu-Mushroom Burgers. The honey lends a surprising savory depth.

Ingredients

½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce or tamari (GF)
1 tablespoon toasted

Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, agave, and pomegranate molasses in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, swirling the pan often, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the sesame seeds, and allow to cool to room temperature; it will thicken slightly as it cools. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir in th