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asian barbecue sauce

Asian Barbecue Sauce

Discover the magic of homemade Asian barbecue sauce. Sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors blend perfectly for grilling or dipping. Easy recipe inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang (optional for heat)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Airtight container for storage
  • N/A

Method
 

  1. Grab a medium saucepan and toss in all your ingredients.
  2. Stir everything together until smooth and uniform.
  3. Turn the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally.
  4. Let the sauce reduce and thicken, about 10 minutes, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  6. Transfer to an airtight jar for storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, toast the sesame oil briefly in the pan before adding other ingredients. You can adjust the sweetness by tweaking the amount of honey or brown sugar. This sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks; always give it a stir before use. Consider freezing portions in ice cube trays for future use. The flavors deepen as the sauce sits, so it's perfect to make ahead of time!
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