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Essential Weeknight Recipe: Korean Seasoning Sauce

Published on July 30, 2026
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Essential Weeknight Recipe: Korean Seasoning Sauce
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

My essential weeknight recipe isn’t a specific dish but a piquant and versatile condiment, dipping sauce, and marinade that livens up everything from tofu to meat, vegetables, dumplings, and noodles.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, crushed or whole
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 scallion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust quantities, if desired.

Recipe Stats

  • Jul 30, 2026
  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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