Soy-Free Buldak Sauce
Spice up your meals with this tantalizing Soy-Free Buldak Sauce, a fiery Korean-style hot sauce bursting with bold, umami-rich flavors. Crafted without soy, this versatile sauce combines the deep heat of gochujang and gochugaru with the subtle tang of rice vinegar, the sweetness of honey and brown sugar, and the earthy aroma of sesame oil. Fresh garlic and ginger lend a punch of aromatic complexity, while fish sauce delivers a rich, savory depth. Ideal for coating grilled chicken, glazing proteins, or drizzling over vegetables, this quick and easy sauce can be made in just 15 minutes. Perfect for those seeking soy-free Korean-inspired recipes, this homemade buldak sauce is your new go-to for an unforgettable spicy kick!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and brown sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the bowl, mixing them into the sauce until well incorporated.
Step 3
Slowly add the sesame oil and black pepper, continuing to stir the mixture until you achieve a uniform consistency.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the water and stir continuously to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan. Let the sauce come to a gentle simmer.
Step 6
Cook the sauce, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
Step 8
Once cooled, use the sauce to coat grilled or cooked chicken, or pour it over your favorite protein or vegetables for a spicy Korean kick. Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (262.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 502.0 |
| Total Fat 17.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4029.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 88.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 59.5g | |
| Protein 7.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 89.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 611.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories