Description
Korean BBQ sauce is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that transforms any meal into a culinary celebration. With its glossy finish and aromatic profile, this homemade sauce is perfect for marinating meats or as a zesty dipping sauce. Easy to make and customizable to your taste, it brings back joyful memories of gatherings with friends, making every bite an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and ginger.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Taste the mixture to adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
- Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg