All Purpose Gochujang Sauce – Homemade!

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sriracha provides heat with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while still offering umami.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and is more widely available.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Combine gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl.

Whisk together until smooth and well blended.

Add water gradually to adjust the consistency as desired.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more honey for sweetness or gochujang for heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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