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bulgogi sauce in a white bowl

Bulgogi Sauce

Isabel Laessig
My Homemade Bulgogi Sauce is a versatile sauce has a rich and bold flavor that can elevate any dish! Whether you're marinating beef or veggies, or using it as a dipping sauce.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Mixing 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Korean
Servings 1 cup
Calories 1273 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Shallow Bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¾ cup apple juice or pear juice
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 green onions finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow bowl, add all ingredients.
    1 cup soy sauce, 1½ tablespoon sesame oil, ¾ cup apple juice, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 2 green onions
    adding green onions into bulgogi sauce in a white bowl
  • Using a whisk, carefully mix well until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
    mixing bulgogi sauce in a white bowl
  • Use as a marinade for meat or as a dipping sauce, and enjoy!
    bulgogi sauce in a white bowl

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Notes

  • Use fresh garlic: I love using freshly minced garlic in this recipe as it gives much better flavor than store-bought minced garlic.
  • Adjust the sweetness: If you prefer your sauce a little sweeter, add more brown sugar and give it a taste.
  • Try out low-sodium soy sauce: Try using a lower sodium soy sauce to help control the saltiness of the sauce.
  • Marinate overnight: The flavors are so much richer if you allow your choice of protein to marinate overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 1273kcalCarbohydrates: 256gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 13035mgPotassium: 1104mgFiber: 3gSugar: 236gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 8mg
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