Delicious Korean BBQ Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Korean BBQ sauce at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. This sauce combines soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and other authentic ingredients to create a versatile marinade or dipping sauce perfect for grilled meats, vegetables, and more.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl medium-sized bowl for combining all the ingredients.
- 1 Measuring Cups for accurately measuring liquids and dry ingredients.
- 1 Measuring Spoons for measuring smaller quantities of ingredients.
- 1 Garlic Press or Knife for mincing garlic easily.
- 1 Grater or Microplane for grating fresh ginger (if using fresh ginger).
- 1 Whisk or Spoon for mixing the ingredients thoroughly.
- 1 Cutting board for chopping green onions and other ingredients.
- 1 storage Container airtight container for storing the sauce, if not using
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1-2 green onions
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add sesame oil and rice vinegar. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Season with gochugaru and mix thoroughly.
- If desired, stir in sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Taste and adjust any ingredients as necessary.
- Allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Use as a marinade or dipping sauce for grilled meats, vegetables, or tofu.
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Notes
This Korean BBQ sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used as a marinade for meats, a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables, or even a stir-fry sauce. The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and gochugaru creates a flavorful and slightly spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with Korean-inspired dishes. Feel free to adjust the amount of gochugaru to suit your spice preference. Enjoy this homemade sauce with your favorite grilled meats or as a dressing for salads and noodle dishes.