Ingredients
- 250g white sugar
- 60ml red wine vinegar
- 60ml white vinegar
- 1 large sweet onion, grated
- 15ml sesame oil
- 15ml Dijon mustard
- 2.5g mustard powder (or an extra 5ml Dijon mustard)
- 2.5g onion powder
- 1.25g garlic powder
- 1.25g paprika
- 0.6g celery seed
- 0.6g poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 15g cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, red wine vinegar, white vinegar, grated onion, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, celery seed, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water until smooth.
- Add cornstarch mixture to saucepan and whisk until well combined.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Use sauce as soon as it cools, or refrigerate for several hours to allow flavors to meld together.
Tips
- Use small holes on a cheese grater or a microplane to grate onion.
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy version.
- Use sauce on sandwiches, salads, pizza, shredded or baked chicken, and vegetables.