Best Ever Bibimbap Sauce
A bold and flavorful Korean sauce made with gochujang, garlic, honey, and sesame oil. Perfect for bibimbap, grilled meats, veggies, or as a marinade—this quick sauce brings spicy, sweet, tangy, and umami-rich flavors to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 2 tsp garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine gochujang, garlic, honey, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Serve at room temperature drizzled over bibimbap bowls or as a dip or marinade.
Notes
- Use maple syrup or agave as a substitute for honey for a vegan version.
- Add more rice vinegar for extra tang, or a splash of soy sauce for deeper umami.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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