Korean Spicy Sauce to go with everything

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red chili paste

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a richer flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in a pinch.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup provides sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

Combine 10 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of medium or rice wine, and 2 tablespoons of honey in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.

Incorporate 1 cup of gochugaru and 1/2 cup of gochujang into the sauce and mix well.

Let the sauce sit for at least an hour to develop flavor.

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little bit of oil.

Add sliced chicken breast to the pan and cook until it changes color.

Add vegetables cut into strips and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of salt and mix, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Add sesame oil at the end and turn off the heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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