Low Sodium Buldak Sauce

Transform your favorite Korean dishes with this flavorful Low Sodium Buldak Sauce, a lighter twist on the fiery classic perfect for health-conscious spice lovers. Bursting with bold notes of gochugaru, gochujang, and freshly minced garlic, this recipe balances heat with the subtle sweetness of honey or maple syrup and the umami-rich depth of low sodium soy sauce. A touch of unsalted chicken broth and sesame oil enhances its authenticity, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect silky texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for marinating, glazing, or drizzling over rice, noodles, or veggies—delivering all the flavor with less salt. Easy to make and store, it’s a must-have for Korean cuisine enthusiasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean fermented red chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the low sodium soy sauce, gochugaru, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, gochujang, and unsalted chicken broth. Stir well until blended.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the saucepan while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 4

Continue to simmer the sauce for another 3-5 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Let the sauce cool slightly, then transfer to a jar or airtight container for storage.

Step 7

Use the sauce immediately for marinating or glazing or refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(463.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	491.5

Total Fat 28.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 2769.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 51.8mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 616.5mg	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: 50.6%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 42.5%