Paleo Buldak Sauce

Spice up your paleo recipes with this fiery and flavorful Paleo Buldak Sauce—a clean-eating twist on Korea’s beloved “fire chicken” sauce. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar, this gluten-free, soy-free sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors. Infused with the authentic heat of gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) and the bold notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, this paleo-friendly version packs all the intensity without the artificial additives. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate condiment for drizzling over grilled meats, stir-fries, or roasted veggies. Garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of elegance, and enjoy the mouthwatering kick of this paleo-approved Buldak Sauce!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Raw honey
• 2 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chili paste (paleo-friendly, e.g., homemade or without preservatives)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and raw honey over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until the honey is fully dissolved into the liquid.

Step 3

Add in the gochugaru, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and continue to stir for a minute.

Step 4

Pour in the sesame oil, fish sauce, and chili paste, mixing continuously to ensure a smooth blend of ingredients.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the ground black pepper and maintain the sauce over medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.

Step 7

For an enhanced presentation, garnish the sauce with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Paleo Buldak Sauce immediately with your choice of protein or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(442.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	821.7

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5627.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 98.4g
Protein 4.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71.2mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 563.4mg	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: 34.9%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 62.6%