Korean Barbecue Sauce
This Korean barbecue sauce balances sweet, salty, and spicy flavors for a perfect marinade or dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 2 tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine or mirin
Optional Enhancements
- 1 tsp fermented soybean paste optional
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions optional
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, and sugar or honey.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring well.
- Slowly whisk in sesame oil and rice wine or mirin until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Let the sauce rest for at least 30 minutes before use.
Notes
For a spicier sauce, add more gochujang or red pepper flakes. Substitute tamari for a gluten-free version.