Korean BBQ Sauce

A savory and slightly sweet sauce perfect for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce, capturing the essence of Korean cuisine.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 80

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce preferably low sodium
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
1 teaspoon green onions chopped, for garnish

Method

Prepare the Sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Whisk together until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more gochujang for heat or sugar for sweetness.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This sauce can be used as a marinade for meats or as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and meats.

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