Gochujang Honey Sauce

Name: Gochujang Honey Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste); 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp water; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish); 2 scallions (for garnish), thinly sliced

A vibrant Korean-inspired sauce that combines spicy gochujang with the sweetness of honey and depth of soy sauce. Perfect for glazing chicken wings, coating roasted vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.

10 minEasyServes 875 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp water
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 scallions (for garnish), thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste), 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 tbsp water. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
3

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
4

Remove from heat and stir in 2 tsp toasted sesame oil.
5

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
6

When ready to serve, garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish) and 2 thinly sliced scallions (for garnish) if desired.
7

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before using if solidified.

Questions

Can I make Gochujang Honey Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Gochujang Honey Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Gochujang Honey Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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