Description
This authentic Korean BBQ sauce is perfect for marinating and grilling meats, adding a delightful mix of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors to your dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup soy sauce
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®) (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, dark brown sugar, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, chile-garlic sauce (if using), ground black pepper, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and flavors meld together.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let it cool before using it as a marinade or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness or spiciness to taste by modifying the amount of sugar or chile-garlic sauce.
- Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean BBQ Sauce