Yummy to My Tummy Korean Bbq Sauce
Elevate your culinary game with the irresistible "Yummy to My Tummy Korean BBQ Sauce," a sweet, savory, and spicy masterpiece that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This homemade Korean-inspired sauce combines the bold umami of soy sauce, the natural sweetness of brown sugar and honey, and the zesty kick of gochujang, balanced perfectly with rice vinegar, sesame oil, fresh garlic, and ginger. Thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, this versatile sauce is ideal as a marinade, glaze, or dipping sauce for meats, grilled vegetables, or even tofu. Sprinkle in toasted sesame seeds or top with fresh green onions for an authentic finishing touch. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend grilling sessions, this Korean BBQ sauce is your ticket to bold, restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Green onions, sliced thinly (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, and minced ginger over medium heat.
Stir the mixture with a whisk until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 5–7 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before using.
Optional: Stir in toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately as a dipping sauce, or use it as a marinade or glaze for meats and vegetables.
Garnish with sliced green onions if desired before serving.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5376 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.5 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 673 mg | 14% | |
*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.
