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Sesame Ginger Gochujang Sauce

Sesame Ginger Gochujang Sauce

Rufus Dewanou
This Sesame Ginger Gochujang Sauce is bold, creamy, and deeply flavorful. Made with tahini, gochujang, ginger, and sesame oil, it is a versatile sauce that works for grain bowls, roasted vegetables, noodles, and dipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Recipe Type Pantry Essential
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 8
Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Microplane or fine grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Storage jar with lid

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2½ tablespoons gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Add mayonnaise, tahini, gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic to a blender or bowl.
  • Blend or whisk until completely smooth.
  • Add water one tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, or heat as needed.

Notes

 

  • This sauce thickens slightly after chilling. Thin with water before serving if needed.
  • Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • For a vegan version, use vegan mayo and maple syrup.
  • For extra heat, add more gochujang or a pinch of chili flakes.
  • This sauce is excellent on bowls, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, noodles, and as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 30gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.7mg
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