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Bonchon Spicy Sauce

Homemade Bonchon Spicy Sauce: Bold Flavor for Chicken Lovers

This Homemade Bonchon Spicy Sauce is a bold fusion of flavors for chicken lovers, capturing the essence of Korean cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Low-sodium option can be used
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar is an alternate choice in equal measurements
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) Ground ginger can be used but may change texture
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used for a milder taste
  • 1/4 cup Water Add more for a thinner consistency
  • to taste Red Chili Flakes (optional) Omit for a milder sauce

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Bonchon Spicy Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of gochujang, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Whisk these ingredients together until fully blended and smooth.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger into your sauce mixture. Mix until the garlic and ginger are evenly distributed throughout.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and gently warm the mixture, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved completely and the sauce begins to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Once your sauce thickens, reduce the heat to low and stir in 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and about 1/4 cup of water to achieve your desired consistency.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. If you enjoy extra heat, sprinkle in red chili flakes to taste.
  6. Allow the sauce to cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes before using it to coat your hot fried chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12g

Notes

Store leftover Bonchon Spicy Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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