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korean bbq sauce

Korean BBQ Sauce: 5 Secrets for Irresistible Flavor

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Korean BBQ sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your grilled dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce and brown sugar.
  2. Add rice vinegar and sesame oil, mixing well.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger.
  4. Incorporate gochujang for heat.
  5. Mix in sesame seeds.
  6. Let the sauce sit for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • This sauce works well as a marinade or dipping sauce.
  • Adjust gochujang to taste for spiciness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: korean bbq sauce, marinade, dipping sauce