Vegan Korean BBQ Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this bold and flavorful Vegan Korean BBQ Sauce! Crafted with authentic ingredients like gochujang (Korean red chili paste), toasted sesame oil, and fresh garlic, this sauce brings an irresistible balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors to your favorite dishes. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a hint of maple syrup add brightness and depth, while a touch of cornstarch helps achieve the perfect silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade sauce is ideal for glazing tofu, tempeh, or grilled veggies, and it can also be used as a dipping sauce or marinade. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and store, ensuring you always have this versatile Korean-inspired condiment on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, gochujang, and toasted sesame oil.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and brown sugar to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture with a whisk or spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to thicken.
Lower the heat and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the black pepper. Stir to combine.
Transfer the sauce to a jar or container and let it cool before using or refrigerating.
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1295 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 146 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.
