Description
This sticky Korean-style Asian barbecue sauce is rich, sweet, spicy, and perfect for grilling or dipping.
Ingredients
1 cup soy sauce
¾ cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper or gochugaru
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Instructions
1. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, gochujang, pepper, ginger, and sesame oil in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
3. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Slowly add cornstarch slurry to the saucepan.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
6. Cool and transfer to a jar or container for storage.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Perfect for grilled meats, veggies, or tofu.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg