Korean Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this irresistibly sweet, savory, and slightly spicy Korean Barbecue Sauce—a perfect balance of bold flavors that will have your taste buds dancing. Made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and a kick of gochujang (Korean chili paste), this versatile sauce is enhanced by the depth of sesame oil, the brightness of rice vinegar, and the warmth of fresh garlic and ginger. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it's ideal as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce is as quick to make as it is flavorful. Garnish with scallions and toasted sesame seeds for an authentic finish, and enjoy it with everything from grilled meats to roasted veggies. Experience the essence of Korean cuisine in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.333 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Step 2
Whisk the ingredients together until well mixed.
Step 3
In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch into the water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Step 4
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and mix well.
Step 5
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Step 8
Pour the sauce into a serving bowl or an airtight container. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Step 9
Use immediately as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (353.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 556.3 |
| Total Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5377.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.9g | |
| Protein 14.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 145.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 666.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories