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A bowl of rich, dark Bulgogi Sauce with sesame seeds and green onions on top.

Authentic Korean Bulgogi Sauce

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A classic, sweet, and savory Korean marinade perfect for beef, pork, or vegetables. This Bulgogi Sauce Recipe uses fresh Asian pear for ultimate tenderness.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup grated Asian pear (with juice)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the fruit base by peeling and grating half of an Asian pear until you have 1/2 cup of pulp and juice.
Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and brown sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 3: Add the grated Asian pear, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the soy sauce mixture and stir well.
Step 4: Pour in the toasted sesame oil and add the black pepper, whisking to emulsify the oil into the sauce.
Step 5: Fold in the thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Step 6: Transfer the finished Bulgogi Sauce Recipe to a jar and let it rest for 30 minutes before using as a marinade for your choice of protein.

Notes

For the best results, marinate beef for at least 4 hours or overnight. If you cannot find Asian pear, use a sweet apple like Gala or Fuji.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Sides
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 880mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg