Sweet Korean BBQ Sauce
Sweet Korean BBQ Sauce is a rich, flavorful blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. It offers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory depth, capturing the authentic taste of Korean cuisine in every spoonful. Ideal for adding bold, umami-packed flavor to any dish.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Storage jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste gochujang
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, pour in the soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Mix in the minced garlic and ginger. Let them cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the sesame oil, rice vinegar, gochujang, sesame seeds, and black pepper. Continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Gradually add it to the saucepan, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Once thickened, remove from heat. Garnish with finely chopped green onions if desired.