Description
This Korean BBQ Sauce is a rich, flavorful condiment perfect for enhancing grilled meats or as a dipping sauce. Combining low sodium stock, soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, it delivers a savory and slightly sweet profile with the depth of toasted sesame oil and seeds. Quick and easy to make on the stovetop, this sauce thickens to the perfect consistency, making it an ideal addition to any Korean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup low sodium chicken or beef stock
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons runny honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1-2 scallions (finely chopped)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together all ingredients in a small saucepan off the heat until smooth, making sure there are no lumps of cornstarch visible.
- Cook Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil while whisking constantly. Then reduce to a simmer and continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Adjust Thickness: If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out by adding a little more stock. If it is too thin, whisk some cornstarch into cold stock or water and then stir this mixture into the sauce, simmering until it thickens appropriately. Avoid adding dry cornstarch directly into the hot sauce to prevent lumps.
- Store Sauce: Pour the hot sauce into a clean jar and allow it to cool before sealing with a tight-fitting lid. Store the sauce in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use low sodium stock and soy sauce to control the saltiness of the sauce.
- Sesame oil and seeds add an authentic nutty flavor to the sauce.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by carefully adding stock or cornstarch slurry as needed.
- Great as a marinade, dipping sauce, or glaze for grilled meats and vegetables.
- Keep the sauce refrigerated and consume within one week for best flavor and safety.
