Chili-Date Sauce Spicy Sweet Chili-Date Dipping Sauce Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 red chili, finely sliced (or 1 teaspoon red chili flakes) 8 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or zest for brightness Directions: Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic, shallot, and chili until fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Add the chopped dates and water. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dates soften and begin to break down. Stir in apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and salt. Continue to simmer for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with a splash of water if needed and add lemon juice if using. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes Kcal: 80 kcal (per 2 tbsp) | Servings: 1 cup (about 8 servings) #chilidatesauce #spicysweet #dippingsauce #veganrecipes #medjooldates #sauceinspo #easycondiments #homemadesauces #flavorboost #glutenfreesauce #sugarfreealternative #sweetheat #saucerecipe #tangyandsweet #naturalflavors #chilisauce #wholefoodcooking #mealprep #spicycondiment #umamiboost Meet your new favorite condiment: Chili-Date Sauce! A fiery, naturally sweet blend perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating!

Pickled Ginger Sweet & Tangy Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari) Ingredients: 1 cup young ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Directions: Peel the ginger using a spoon or paring knife and slice it as thin as possible (a mandoline helps!). Sprinkle the sliced ginger with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse the ginger under cold water and drain well. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place the ginger slices in a clean glass jar. Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the ginger until fully submerged. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar and refrigerate. Allow the ginger to pickle for at least 24 hours before using. It gets better over a few days! Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus resting) | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 day Kcal: 25 kcal per 1 tbsp | Servings: Makes about 1 cup #pickledginger #gari #sushitoppings #homemadecondiments #gingerlover #japanesecuisine #asianpickles #quickpickles #gingerbenefits #ricevinegarrecipes #cleaneating #easyfermentation #sushirecipes #guthealth #naturalpreservatives #tangyandsweet #sidedishideas #healthykitchen #flavorenhancer #homemadesushi Say hello to your sushi’s new best friend! 🍣 This Homemade Pickled Ginger is fresh, zingy, and surprisingly easy to make 🌸✨