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Sweet & Spicy Korean Sauce: Discover the Secret Recipe!


  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A deliciously balanced sauce that combines sweetness and spiciness, perfect for marinades, dipping, or drizzling over your favorite dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the mixture.
  3. Whisk all ingredients together until well combined.
  4. If desired, stir in sesame seeds for added texture.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or spiciness as needed.
  6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • This sauce can be used as a marinade for meats or tofu.
  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to increase or decrease the spiciness.
  • Great for dipping vegetables or spring rolls.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Sweet & Spicy Korean Sauce, Korean sauce recipe, gochujang sauce