Hot & Sweet Sauce; Soy Scallion Sauce

Add bold flavors to your dishes with these two versatile sauces. The Hot & Sweet Sauce offers a perfect balance of tangy and spicy, while the Soy Scallion Sauce provides a savory and slightly sweet taste with a hint of freshness from the scallions. Use these sauces as dips, marinades, or drizzles to elevate your meals. Chefleen Says: Be careful to not let your hot & sweet sauce over reduce or you'll end up with candy. If it becomes too thick, add a bit more water.

What You Need — For the Hot & Sweet Sauce

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 – 3 tablespoons gochujang

What You Need — For the Soy Scallion Sauce

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon water

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 3 scallions, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fish sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil

• Squeeze of lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

What You Do — For the Hot & Sweet Sauce

1. Combine the vinegar, sugar, water, and gochujang in a small saucepan.

2. Heat over low to medium heat until reduced by 1/4 and thickened.

3. The sauce should slightly coat the back of a spoon while hot. It will become thicker as it cools.

What You Do — For the Soy Scallion Sauce

1. Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir to combine.

2. Add in the chopped scallions and sesame seed oil.

3. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.