Low Sodium Korean BBQ Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this bold and flavorful **Low Sodium Korean BBQ Sauce**—a healthier spin on the classic condiment! This recipe blends low sodium soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar to create a savory base, while brown sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, and gochujang add layers of sweet, spicy, and umami-rich notes. A quick simmer on the stovetop thickens the sauce to perfection, and a final sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and green onion provides a fresh, aromatic finish. Perfect for marinating meats, glazing grilled vegetables, or serving as a dipping sauce, this low-sodium alternative is packed with authentic Korean flavors without the excess salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile and delicious addition to your meal prep repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Korean red pepper paste (Gochujang)
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the low sodium soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk together until well mixed.
Add in the brown sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Whisk in the gochujang and crushed red pepper flakes, ensuring they are fully incorporated with the liquids.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the mixture and the water. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and green onion.
Transfer the sauce to a clean jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this sauce for marinating your favorite meats or as a dipping sauce. Adjust the level of heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4997 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*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.
