Keto Japanese Barbecue Sauce

Elevate your grilling game with this Keto Japanese Barbecue Sauce, a bold and flavorful alternative to traditional BBQ sauces that aligns perfectly with your low-carb lifestyle. Crafted with a harmonious blend of gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, and rice vinegar, this sauce achieves the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and umami-rich notes. Sweetened naturally with erythritol or monk fruit to keep it keto-friendly, it features aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for an authentic Asian-inspired flair. A touch of tomato paste and fish sauce deepens the flavor, while a hint of red pepper flakes adds optional heat. Thickened to perfection with xanthan gum, this versatile sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, or as a marinade. Make it ahead and store your homemade masterpiece in the fridge for up to two weeks—your keto-friendly answer to all things barbecue!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium, gluten-free)
• 0.25 cup Tamari (for gluten-free option)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Xanthan gum (for thickening)
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, tamari, rice vinegar, and water over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, minced garlic, ginger paste, sesame oil, tomato paste, and fish sauce to the saucepan.

Step 3

Stir the mixture well and allow it to heat until it begins to lightly simmer.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring to combine the flavors.

Step 5

If you prefer a spicier sauce, add the crushed red pepper flakes and stir well.

Step 6

Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the sauce and whisk immediately to prevent clumping.

Step 7

Allow the sauce to thicken while simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and let it cool.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to a glass jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(409.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	278.7

Total Fat 14.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 9044.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 17.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 62.9mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 854.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 46.6%