Description
Korean BBQ sauce transforms any meal into a vibrant culinary experience. This easy-to-make sauce combines savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and aromatic garlic with a kick of ginger and sesame oil. Perfect for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce, this versatile recipe will have your family and friends raving about your cooking skills. With the ability to customize spice levels, this Korean BBQ sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochugaru. Stir until blended and sugar dissolves.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spice level if needed.
- Pour half of the sauce over your choice of meat (beef, chicken, or tofu) and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated meat for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over cooked meat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing/Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg