Korean BBQ Sauce

5 from 2 votes

Korean BBQ sauce is a fantastic addition to vegetarian cooking. It brings a sweet and savory kick to Asian and non-Asian dishes alike.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Condiments, Sauces

Cuisine: American, Korean

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 162kcal

½ cup soy sauce be certain to use gluten-free soy sauce if necessary, coconut aminos can be used instead
¼ cup brown rice syrup or honey (if not vegan)
¼ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Gochugaru Korean red chili flakes
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
6 cloves fresh garlic grated or minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root grated or minced
1 tablespoon Gochujang or sriracha, use certified gluten-free if necessary
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a small pot over medium heat, combine the soy sauce, brown rice syrup, vinegar, Gochugaru, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Gochujang, and pepper. Mix well.
Simmer while stirring until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Use right away, or let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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If you enjoy this Korean-inspired recipe, check out my Korean Cucumber Salad!