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Close-up of glossy Korean BBQ sauce drizzled over grilled beef short ribs (galbi) in a ceramic bowl, with sesame seeds and green onions on a rustic wooden table.

Authentic Korean BBQ Sauce

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This easy homemade Korean BBQ sauce is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy. Perfect for marinating meats, grilling, or dipping!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine korean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp grated ginger

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.

    Whisk until smooth.

      Add sesame seeds for extra crunch.

        Use as a marinade or dipping sauce. Enjoy!

          Notes

          Include tips like:
          • For a spicier sauce, add more gochujang.
          • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
          • Great for grilled meats, tofu, or veggies
          Keyword homemade BBQ sauce, Korean, Korean marinade