Korean BBQ Sauce

Step 1

You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, peel and mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 2

Then, heat the sesame oil in a small-medium saucepan until it shimmers. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for about a minute.

Step 3

Next, stir in the vegetable broth, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, and whisk until the starch dissolves.

Step 4

Add the remaining ingredients (soy sauce, maple syrup, gochujang paste, and rice vinegar) and stir well.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer and thicken for 1-3 minutes.

Step 6

Finally, remove the saucepan from the stove and use this delicious Asian BBQ sauce immediately (e.g. for this Vermicelli Stir-Fry) or transfer it to a clean jar for later. Enjoy!