Authentic Korean Fried Chicken Sauce Recipe

Name: Authentic Korean Fried Chicken Sauce Recipe
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup ketchup; 2 green onions, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal), or to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 0.25 cup water, or as needed; 1 pinch salt, or to taste

Here's my unique spin on the traditional Korean fried chicken sauce. I prefer incorporating generous amounts of green onion and garlic, and I opt for a shorter cooking time. This approach ensures that these ingredients take center stage in the flavor profile. For an enhanced and more authentic taste, try to source Korean chili flakes or paste if possible. While I've used them previously with fantastic results, any hot chili flakes or paste will serve as a suitable substitute if Korean varieties are unavailable.

Total time45 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time5 mins
Yield6 servings, 6

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Instructions

In a saucepan, whisk together ketchup, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, honey, chile-garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper over medium-high heat. Add water gradually to achieve your preferred sauce consistency. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld harmoniously, approximately 5 minutes. Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature, then season with salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 50 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 357 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g