Description
From SUR Barra Nikkei · Santurce, PR
The signature sauce from Puerto Rico's first Nikkei restaurant — now bottled.
Chef Rafael Ubior trained in Lima, Perú — the global capital of Nikkei cuisine — at Astrid & Gastón and El Mercado. He came home and opened SUR Barra Nikkei in Santurce, the first Nikkei kitchen on the island. This Sesame & Ginger sauce is the one he serves to guests there. Japanese precision, Peruvian citrus, Puerto Rican soul, in one bottle. Meet Chef Ubior →
Bring restaurant-grade Asian flavor into your everyday cooking with Made By Cooks Sesame & Ginger Sauce. Developed by Puerto Rican Executive Chef Rafael Ubior, this small-batch sauce blends toasted sesame, fresh ginger, and a chef-built balance of soy and aromatics into a single bottle that works as a marinade, dressing, glaze, or finishing sauce.
How to Use
This is the sauce that solves a dozen meals. Use it as a marinade for chicken, salmon, tofu, or beef — 30 minutes is enough, an hour is better. Brush onto grilled or roasted proteins in the final minutes of cooking for a glossy sesame-ginger glaze. Whisk with rice vinegar and a touch of honey for an instant slaw dressing or salad vinaigrette. Toss with hot noodles and steamed vegetables for a 10-minute weeknight stir-fry. Or just keep a bottle on the table as a dipping sauce for dumplings, spring rolls, or rice bowls.
Original or Spicy?
Pick your heat level
| Sauce | Heat | Best for | Reach for it when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original (this one) | 🌶 None — sweet & savory | Marinades, dressings, stir-fries, dipping | You want everyday Nikkei flavor without heat. |
| Spicy | 🔥🔥 Habanero heat | Wings, ramen, grilled meats, spicy aiolis | You want the same Nikkei flavor with a clean burn. |
Can't decide? Get both for $22 instead of $24. Try the Sesame & Ginger Duo →
Ingredients
Sesame, ginger, soy-based ingredients, garlic, vinegar, and chef-selected aromatics. Developed by Executive Chef Rafael Ubior. Shelf-stable until opened — refrigerate after opening for best flavor.
Pairs with
Build your chef-led pantry
Made By Cooks · Sauce
Spicy Sesame & Ginger Sauce
Same chef. Same recipe. With habanero. Most home cooks end up keeping both bottles on the counter.
$12.00 →
Chef Vivoni · Seasoning
Chulería en Pote Original
Season chicken with Chulería, marinate it with this sauce. Two PR chefs on one weeknight plate.
$12.00 →
Why You'll Love It
Most store-bought Asian sauces are either too sweet, too salty, or so artificial they all taste alike. This one was built by a chef who runs his own kitchen and refused to compromise on flavor. The result is a single bottle that replaces multiple ingredients in your pantry — and delivers restaurant-quality results without the work. Whether you are meal-prepping for the week, hosting friends, or just making a quick weeknight dinner, this is the sauce that does the heavy lifting.
Net Weight: 8 oz | Developed in Puerto Rico, Bottled in Florida
Shipping & Returns
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