Korean Sauces and Marinades
Using the correct proportion of spices, sauces, and marinades are an essential part of cooking traditional Korean food. Here are the recipes for the important ones- from the perfect marinade for barbecued beef (galbi) to the right proportions for spicy red pepper dipping sauce (samjang).
Ginger Dipping Sauce
Ginger dipping sauce for Korean dumplings, tempura, pan-fried fish, and scallion pancakes.
Ginger dipping sauce for Korean dumplings, tempura, pan-fried fish, and scallion pancakes.
Spicy Dipping Sauce
Spicy dipping sauce for dumplings, tempura, and Korean savory pancakes.
Spicy dipping sauce for dumplings, tempura, and Korean savory pancakes.
Basic Dumpling Dipping Sauce
This is the most pared-down dipping sauce for Korean dumplings (mandoo). You can modify it however you like with the addition of chili powder for spiciness, sugar for sweetness and sesame oil and ginger for depth.
This is the most pared-down dipping sauce for Korean dumplings (mandoo). You can modify it however you like with the addition of chili powder for spiciness, sugar for sweetness and sesame oil and ginger for depth.
Korean Meat Marinade (Bulgogi sauce)
Korean marinade for grilled or broiled meat, pork, or chicken. Sweet and salty, this marinade will tenderize meat and give it lots of flavor.
Korean marinade for grilled or broiled meat, pork, or chicken. Sweet and salty, this marinade will tenderize meat and give it lots of flavor.
Soy Honey Glaze
Korean soy honey glaze for broiled fish, grilled poultry, and sauteed vegetables. Wonderful on the Korean table but also good for adding a bit of Asian flavor to any meal.
Korean soy honey glaze for broiled fish, grilled poultry, and sauteed vegetables. Wonderful on the Korean table but also good for adding a bit of Asian flavor to any meal.