Korean Dipping Sauce
Elevate your meals with this quick and flavorful Korean Dipping Sauce, a perfect blend of savory, tangy, and spicy notes that will instantly transform any dish. Ready in just five minutes, this versatile sauce combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of honey for a perfectly balanced base. Bold flavors of garlic, gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), and toasted sesame seeds add layers of complexity, while freshly chopped scallions bring a burst of freshness to the mix. Ideal for dipping dumplings, drizzling over bibimbap, or pairing with grilled or fried favorites, this homemade Korean dipping sauce is a must-have in your kitchen repertoire. Try it warm or let the flavors meld for even more depth in every drop! Keywords: Korean dipping sauce, spicy Korean sauce, dumpling dipping sauce, quick sauce recipe, gochugaru recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 clove Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Stir to mix the liquid base.
Add the sesame oil and honey (or sugar), and mix until the honey is fully dissolved.
Sprinkle in the gochugaru and whisk to incorporate.
Peel and mince one clove of garlic finely, and add it to the sauce.
Chop the scallions into small pieces and stir them into the mixture.
Finish by sprinkling in the toasted sesame seeds. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed (add more honey for sweetness, or more gochugaru for heat).
Serve immediately with your favorite dishes, or let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
52 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*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.
