Sugar-Free Bibimbap Sauce
Elevate your bibimbap game with this Sugar-Free Bibimbap Sauce, a guilt-free twist on the classic Korean condiment. Packed with bold, authentic flavors, this easy, no-cook recipe features sugar-free gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce, fragrant sesame oil, and tangy rice vinegar for an umami-rich balance. Fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions add a zesty kick, while sesame seeds and optional red pepper flakes bring texture and heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for topping bibimbap bowls or as a sugar-free marinade for grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Delicious, healthy, and customizable, this Korean-inspired sauce proves you don’t need sugar to enjoy robust flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste, sugar-free variant)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium is preferable)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Green onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- to taste Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the gochujang and soy sauce. Stir well to create a smooth paste.
Add the sesame oil and rice vinegar to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.
Gradually add the water to the sauce to achieve your desired consistency, mixing thoroughly.
Incorporate the minced garlic and finely grated ginger, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Stir in the sesame seeds and chopped green onions, ensuring an even blend of ingredients.
If you prefer a spicier sauce, add the optional red pepper flakes to taste.
Taste the sauce and adjust with salt if necessary, although the soy sauce usually provides sufficient seasoning.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled with bibimbap or use as a flavorful, sugar-free marinade for meats or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4706 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*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.
