Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

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This sticky, flavor-packed Korean BBQ sauce is versatile and easy to make. This sweet, salty and slightly spicy sauce can be used in stir-fry, as a dipping sauce or to glaze any type of barbeque, including tofu.

Side Dish

Korean

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

1 cup(s)

low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup(s)

brown sugar

1 cup(s)

grated Asian pear, peeled and cored

2 1/2 tblsp

gochujang (Korean red chili paste)

3 tblsp

ketchup

1 tblsp

rice vinegar

1 tblsp

minced garlic

2 tsp

grated fresh ginger

1/2 tsp

black pepper

stalks of scallions, finely chopped

1 1/2 tblsp

cornstarch

1 1/2 tblsp

water

1 tblsp

sesame oil

1 tblsp

toasted sesame seeds

Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

In a medium pot, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, grated Asian pear, gochujang, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper and chopped scallions.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. If any foam rises, skim it off with a spoon and discard it.

Step 3

While the sauce is simmering, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl.

Step 4

Whisk in the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce at the last minute of cooking to thicken the sauce.

Step 5

Once the sauce is thickened, taste to see if it needs adjustments to your taste. (See notes 1.)

Step 6

Stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds. Remove from the heat and let cool. Use immediately or transfer to a tightly sealed container until ready for use. Enjoy!

Notes:

If you want it sweeter, add a little extra ketchup or brown sugar. If you’d like it saltier, add more soy sauce or extra salt. If you want it spicier, add more gochujang.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

FAT

1.4 g

PROTEIN

2 g

CARBS

9.5 g

Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

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