Paleo Japanese Barbecue Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this bold and tantalizing Paleo Japanese Barbecue Sauce, a health-conscious twist on a traditional favorite. Featuring coconut aminos and coconut sugar in place of soy sauce and refined sugars, this recipe delivers that rich, umami-packed flavor while staying completely paleo-friendly. Infused with fresh ginger, garlic, tamarind paste, and a touch of sesame oil, its layered taste profile beautifully balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Thickened with arrowroot powder and heightened with a subtle heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this homemade sauce is perfect for glazing meats, drizzling over roasted veggies, or serving as an addictive dipping sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile sauce is a must-have for paleo enthusiasts craving authentic Japanese flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup coconut sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut aminos and water. Stir in the coconut sugar and place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the coconut sugar is dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and tamarind paste to the saucepan and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the arrowroot powder with a few teaspoons of cold water to make a slurry. Slowly add this slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and sesame oil to the sauce, stirring well to incorporate all the flavors.
Reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly before using.
Store any unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
657 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4274 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
