My Korean Dipping Sauce
Elevate your meals with the bold, savory flavors of "My Korean Dipping Sauce," a quick and easy condiment that packs a punch in just 5 minutes! This vibrant sauce combines the umami richness of soy sauce and nutty sesame oil with the tangy zing of rice vinegar and a hint of sweetness from honey (or brown sugar). A touch of gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) adds a subtle heat, while garlic, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds provide irresistible layers of flavor. Perfect as a dipping sauce for dumplings, scallion pancakes, or Korean BBQ, this versatile recipe is a must-try for fans of Korean cuisine. Best of all, it's great for meal prep—store it in the fridge and enjoy a restaurant-quality condiment anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Green onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (or brown sugar), and water.
Stir the ingredients together until the honey (or sugar) is fully dissolved.
Add the gochugaru, minced garlic, and chopped green onion. Stir to combine evenly.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the sauce and give it a final mix.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a sweeter sauce, add a bit more honey. For more heat, add additional gochugaru.
Serve the dipping sauce immediately alongside your favorite dishes, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
209 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1731 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*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.
