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Korean BBQ Sauce You Can Make at Home (in Minutes!)
Let’s be honest sometimes the cravings hit before you can make it to Kimchi. Whether you’ve just wrapped up a long study session, are chilling at home with the kids, or you’ve brought home a Korean takeaway, having your own jar of Korean BBQ sauce in the fridge? Game-changer.
This sauce is bold, sweet, spicy, and oh-so-good on everything. Think grilled chicken, roasted veg, rice bowls, or even that frozen pizza you’re trying to upgrade at midnight. It’s BBQ magic in 10 minutes flat.
Your Go-To Korean BBQ Sauce (Makes ~1.5 Cups)
🧂 120ml soy sauce
🍬 2 tbsp light brown sugar
🍚 2 tbsp rice vinegar
🌶 1 tbsp chilli flakes
🔥 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
🍯 1 tsp honey
🧄 1 tsp minced garlic
🫚 1 tsp minced ginger
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
💧 50ml water
🌽 1 tbsp cornflour/starch + 1 tbsp cold water
🌟 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Quick Instructions:
Let’s Make It:
Simmer Time
Pop everything into a small saucepan except the cornflour mix and sesame seeds. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Give it a gentle stir while it gets all melty and fragrant.
Thick & Glossy
Mix your cornflour with cold water in a separate cup, then slowly pour that into the sauce while stirring. Let it bubble for a minute or two until it thickens up like a proper BBQ glaze.
Final Touch
Turn off the heat, sprinkle in the toasted sesame seeds, an
How to Use It:
🍗 On grilled meats – Brush it on chicken wings, pork belly, or tofu right before serving.
🍚 As a dipping sauce – Perfect for dumplings, spring rolls, or leftover Korean fried chicken.
🥢 Stir it into rice bowls or noodles – Toss it into stir-fried veg for a sweet-spicy kick.
🥡 Pair with Kimchi takeout – Order a BBQ platter from us, pour this over, and you’re in flavour heaven.
Make It Yours:
Want it smokier? Add a drop of liquid smoke. Need more heat? Double the gochujang. Want a vegan version? Skip the honey and it’s still delicious.
This sauce is all about convenience, flavour, and fun just like the Kimchi experience. Whether you're between visits to the restaurant or looking to level up your leftovers, now you’ve got the secret sauce.
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