Paleo Buldak Sauce
Elevate your meals with this mouthwatering Paleo Buldak Sauce, a fiery yet wholesome twist on the classic Korean "fire chicken" sauce. Crafted with paleo-friendly ingredients like coconut aminos, raw honey, and gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes), this sauce delivers the perfect balance of heat, umami, and natural sweetness. Fresh garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil create a depth of flavor that’s irresistibly bold and addictive. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate go-to for drizzling over grilled proteins, tossing with roasted vegetables, or spicing up a stir-fry. Plus, it's gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and preservative-free, making it a clean-eating dream. Whether you're craving bold Korean flavors or looking for a paleo-friendly way to heat up your dishes, this sauce is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Raw honey
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chili paste (paleo-friendly, e.g., homemade or without preservatives)
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and raw honey over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the honey is fully dissolved into the liquid.
Add in the gochugaru, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and continue to stir for a minute.
Pour in the sesame oil, fish sauce, and chili paste, mixing continuously to ensure a smooth blend of ingredients.
Sprinkle in the ground black pepper and maintain the sauce over medium heat for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
For an enhanced presentation, garnish the sauce with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the Paleo Buldak Sauce immediately with your choice of protein or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
822 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5627 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 563 mg | 12% | |
*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.
