Low Sodium Asian BBQ Sauce
Elevate your cooking with this flavorful and heart-healthy **Low Sodium Asian BBQ Sauce**! Packed with rich umami notes and a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy, this homemade sauce is a lighter, low-sodium alternative to traditional barbecue sauces. Key ingredients like low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, and sesame oil combine to create a versatile condiment that's as delicious as it is easy to make in just 20 minutes. Use it as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce to enhance everything from grilled meats to roasted veggies. With its reduced sodium content and customizable sweetness and heat, this recipe is perfect for those mindful of their sodium intake without sacrificing bold Asian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, low sodium hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, and tomato paste.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, creating a slurry.
Once the sauce mixture reaches a gentle simmer, pour in the cornstarch slurry while constantly stirring.
Continue to cook and stir the sauce for another 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more honey or sriracha, if desired.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This sauce can be used as a marinade, glaze, or a dipping sauce for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5237 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% | |
*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.
