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A glass jar filled with dark, spicy sauce and a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, sliced carrots, garlic, lime, a chili pepper, and chopsticks on a black slate board.

Simple Homemade Korean Beef Bulgogi Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Vegetarian

Description

Skip the jarred stuff with corn syrup and preservatives. This quick bulgogi sauce recipe delivers restaurant quality flavor with nine simple pantry ingredients and zero regret. It’s the perfect sauce for Korean BBQ beef, short ribs or veggies. Use it as a sauce, glaze or marinade. This sauce brings deep umami flavors you crave from Korean food without a takeout menu.


Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Chili Paste
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 Lime Wedge (juice from)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until all the sugar is dissolved and combined.
  2.  Pro Tip: The easiest way to grate ginger is to do it frozen with a zester.  
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Korean