Bulgogi Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
112 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
Bulgogi Sauce Recipe
Description
The Bulgogi Sauce recipe combines key Korean ingredients including soy sauce, fermented chili paste, and sesame oil with aromatic garlic and ginger, balanced by honey's sweetness and a vinegar tang. The inclusion of red pepper flakes and optional minced red pepper adds a lively spice level to the marinade. This mixture can be whisked together quickly and used to marinate thin strips of steak, chicken, or pork to infuse them with bold flavors before cooking.
After marinating, the meat is grilled or sautéed over medium-high heat until cooked through, resulting in tender, flavorful pieces coated with the sauce's complex mix of sweet, salty, and spicy notes. Garnishing with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and peppers adds fresh textures and herbal brightness to finish the dish.
This bulgogi sauce can be adjusted for heat or sweetness and suits a variety of proteins, making it a useful preparation for home cooks seeking an approachable Korean-inspired marinade. The method includes marinating for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean fermented chili paste
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or use brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- black pepper to taste
- 1 red pepper minced (optional, for hotter bulgogi sauce, spicy
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Marinate the meat (strips of steak, chicken, pork) for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for more flavor development.
- Grill or sauté the strips of steak or meat over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes, stirring or flipping often, until done to your liking.
- Garnish with green onions, peppers and toasted sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1042mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 716IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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