Korean BBQ Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this bold and flavorful homemade Korean BBQ Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy elements. Made with authentic ingredients like gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of honey, this sauce strikes the ideal balance of umami and heat. Minced garlic, grated ginger, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds bring depth and texture, while cornstarch ensures a luscious, velvety consistency. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce, perfect for transforming meats, vegetables, or even tofu into a Korean-inspired masterpiece. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a quick Asian twist, this sauce is your go-to recipe for irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring frequently as the sauce begins to thicken.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it as a marinade or serving it instantly as a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5381 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 722 mg | 15% | |
*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.
