Korean BBQ sauce
Korean BBQ sauce is a flavorful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil, delivering a balance of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes. It's the quintessential marinade for grilled meats and a key element in Korean culinary traditions, adding depth and richness to any dish it touches.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste gochujang
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Stir over medium heat until the sugar starts to dissolve.
- Stir in sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Mix well to integrate all the flavors.
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Slowly pour in the cornstarch solution, stirring constantly. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame seeds and black pepper.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. If desired, garnish with finely chopped green onions when serving.
Notes
Instead of gochujang, you can use Korean chili paste, can be a combination of miso paste and red pepper flakes or a mix of chili paste.