Whole30 Buldak Sauce
Elevate your meals with Whole30 Buldak Sauce, a smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet Korean-inspired creation that’s completely Whole30 compliant. This bold sauce combines coconut aminos with nutty sesame oil, aromatic garlic and ginger, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a fiery kick from crushed red pepper flakes, balanced with natural sweetness from date paste. Perfectly simmered to meld the flavors, this versatile sauce is finished with fresh scallions for a burst of brightness. Ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a dipping sauce, it’s a healthier take on the classic buldak flavor without sacrificing any of the punch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious, making it a must-have for anyone craving a Whole30-friendly Korean twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Coconut Aminos
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Date Paste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Scallions
Instructions
Mince the garlic and ginger finely or use a microplane grater to ensure even texture.
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut aminos, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, date paste, and black pepper.
Add water to the saucepan and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Once it starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Chop the scallions finely.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Stir in the chopped scallions.
Transfer the sauce to a clean airtight jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Use this Whole30 Buldak Sauce on grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce to add a spicy Korean flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.5 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2140 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 6% | |
*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.
