An easy homemade BBQ sauce with a some kick! This vegan Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce is made with simple ingredients in about 10 minutes. It’s great for glazing tofu, tempeh, or seitan, but it is also terrific as a condiment for sandwiches, wraps, or even pizza.
A Quick Homemade Condiment
Looking for a fast sauce or glaze to satisfy your spicy craving? Try this quick and easy homemade BBQ sauce.
It’s made with Korean gochujang paste for a robust and spicy flavor. However, if you can’t find gochujang paste, gochujang sauce can also be used.
This homemade sauce is made with 10 ingredients and it is sure to have you licking your lips!
Serving Suggestions
This spicy sauce is sure to become a favorite. It’s not only flavorful but it’s also versatile.
For example, it can be used as a glaze for plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, or seitan. However, it can also be used for dressing steamed vegetables or garnishing a sandwich. No matter how it is used, it will definitely provide a nice zip to any meal!
Finally, probably the best part about this spicy Korean BBQ sauce is that you can control the ingredients. Feel free to leave out the sugar if desired, or even add a little more hoisin or gochujang for extra flavor. The possibilities are endless and you will know exactly what it’s made with and that’s always a win in our book.
Don’t wait, try this spicy homemade sauce today!
Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce
- Prep Time: 3 min.
- Cook Time: 10 min.
- Total Time: 13 min.
- Yield: 3/4 Cup 1x
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Description
An easy homemade BBQ sauce with a kick! This vegan Spicy Korean BBQ Sauce is made with simple ingredients in about 10 minutes. It’s great for glazing tofu, tempeh, or seitan, but it is also terrific as a condiment for sandwiches, wraps, or even pizza.
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Ketchup
- ¼ Cup Hoisin Sauce (Vegan)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang Paste
- 1 ½ Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (or Liquid Aminos)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Crushed
- 1 Inch Fresh Ginger, Peeled and Grated
- 1 Scallion, Thinly Sliced
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients as directed above.
- In a medium-sized sauce pan, add all ingredients, but reserve the sugar for last.
- Over medium-heat, stir constantly until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat when desired consistency is obtained.
- Serve with your favorite vegetables or meat substitute. We like to use it as a glaze for tofu or seitan.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keywords: BBQ Sauce, Korean, Spicy
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