How to Make Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce

Let's go, today we embark on a journey filled with Asian influences in our kitchen. Making the barbecue sauce, one of the unique flavors of Korean cuisine, at home has never been this easy. With the beautiful spiciness of gochujang paste and the sweetness of maple syrup, we'll add a wonderful touch to your meals. Believe me, once you try this sauce, you won't be able to give it up!

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Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce
Prep
10 min
Cook
2 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce Ingredients 10items
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or another starch like potato)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or your preferred liquid sweetener)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang paste (or Sriracha)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
How to Make Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce 6steps
1

First, peel and finely chop the garlic and ginger. Don't worry, it's very easy!

2

Heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan, then add the garlic and ginger, sautéing for about a minute. Now we've reached the most enjoyable part!

3

Add the vegetable broth, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Whisk well until the starch dissolves.

4

Add the soy sauce, maple syrup, gochujang paste, and rice vinegar, and mix. Are you ready? Let the sauce start to boil!

5

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 1-3 minutes to thicken.

6

Remove the sauce from the heat, use immediately if desired, or transfer to a clean jar to store for later use. Enjoy your meal!

Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce Cooking Tips

You can adjust the spice levels according to your taste when making the sauce. If you don't have gochujang, Sriracha will be a great alternative.

Nutrition Facts

/serving
80
kcal
2.0g
Protein
14.0g
Carbs
2.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce?
One serving of Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce comes to about 80 calories, so it fits easily into a normal day. Protein: 2.0g. Carbohydrates: 14.0g. Fat: 2.0g.
How long does it take to make Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce?
Start to finish, 12 min is enough. Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce?
You need 10 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated), 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or water), 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or another starch like potato), 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste), 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or your preferred liquid sweetener)...
What diets is Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce suitable for?
Yes — Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free.
How to make Star of the Kitchen: Korean BBQ Sauce?
It comes together in 6 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Ali M.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi denedim, gerçekten çok lezzetli oldu! Eşim de bayıldı, özellikle et marinasyonunda harika. 👌

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Elif B.

3 weeks ago

Tarifteki şeker miktarını biraz fazla buldum, bir dahaki sefere biraz daha az koymayı deneyeceğim.

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Banu K.

3 weeks ago

Soya sosu yerine light soya sosu kullansam nasıl olur acaba? Aşırı tuzlu olmasından korkuyorum.

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Onur S.

3 weeks ago

Ben kimyon ekledim, farklı bir aroma kattı! Kore barbekü sosu favorim oldu. 🌟