Low Carb Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your grilling game with this flavorful Low Carb Japanese Barbecue Sauce—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami goodness without the excess carbs. Crafted with low-sodium soy sauce, aromatic fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of liquid stevia, this sauce achieves a rich depth of flavor while adhering to keto and low-carb diets. Sesame oil and fish sauce add authentic Japanese flair, while red pepper flakes deliver a subtle kick of heat. Thickened with xanthan gum for just the right consistency, this versatile sauce is ideal for marinating meats, glazing seafood, or drizzling over grilled vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick, homemade alternative to store-bought sauces that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Liquid stevia
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Fish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and liquid stevia. Stir until the stevia is fully dissolved into the liquid.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes into the saucepan. Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
After 5 minutes, slowly sprinkle in the xanthan gum while continuously whisking to avoid clumping. This helps in slightly thickening the sauce.
Continue to cook the sauce for another 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches your desired thickness. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool down to room temperature.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or bottle. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Shake or stir well before using. Enjoy your low carb Japanese barbecue sauce with grilled meats, seafood, or as a versatile marinade.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10403 mg | 452% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*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.
