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Korean bbq sauce

Delicious Korean BBQ Sauce

Korean BBQ Sauce is a blend of savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and fiery chili sauce to create a harmonious balance that will enhance your BBQ experience.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
1 Batch
Calories: 820kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) low sodium soy sauce important to use low-sodium
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) dark brown sugar
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Gochujang sauce or other chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water

Instructions

  • Stir together all of the ingredients, except the cornstarch and water, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Mix the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until the cornstarch dissolves. Pour it into the sauce.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.

Notes

  • 1 batch makes 1 1/2 cups of BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 183g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7278mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 161g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 4mg