Low Sodium Bibimbap Sauce
Elevate your homemade Korean bibimbap with this flavorful and health-conscious Low Sodium Bibimbap Sauce! This perfectly balanced sauce combines low sodium soy sauce with gochujang for a spicy kick, while rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil introduce tangy depth and nutty aroma. A touch of honey rounds out the flavors with gentle sweetness, complemented by fresh garlic, minced ginger, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for an aromatic finish. Ready in just 5 minutes and designed to be lower in sodium without sacrificing bold, authentic taste, this versatile condiment is perfect for enhancing rice bowls, stir-fries, or roasted veggies. Make it ahead and enjoy convenient, restaurant-quality flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of gochujang. Whisk these together until smooth.
Add in 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil to the mixture. Mix well to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey. This will add a touch of sweetness and help balance the spiciness of the gochujang.
Add 2 cloves of fresh garlic, minced, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to the sauce for an aromatic touch, and whisk everything together.
Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds and give the sauce a final stir.
Transfer the sauce to a small jar or container with a lid. It's now ready to use or refrigerate for up to a week.
Use approximately 1-2 tablespoons of sauce per serving of bibimbap to ensure a flavorful, low sodium meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 190 mg | 4% | |
*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.
