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.

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What can I use instead of gochujang in Gochujang Honey Sauce?

The entry for Gochujang Honey Sauce calls for 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste). In its place: Mix two parts sriracha or another chili paste with one part white miso and a pinch of sugar. It lands close on heat and body and a little short on fermented depth.

How hot is Gochujang Honey Sauce?

Moderately. The heat in Gochujang Honey Sauce comes from 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste). For a milder plate, start with half the gochujang and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Gochujang Honey Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Gochujang Honey Sauce carries 12 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Gochujang Honey Sauce contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish). The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Gochujang Honey Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 75 calories, with 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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