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Gochujang Honey Sauce in a small blue and white bowl on top of a wood cutting board surrounded by fresh green onions and peppers

Gochujang Honey Sauce

5 from 3 votes
Elevate your meals with homemade Gochujang honey sauce—a bold, flavorful condiment that’s quick to make and packed with Korean-inspired spice.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: 30-minutes, Dairy-Free, Healthy, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 60kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gochujang
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp ginger peeled and minced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine gochujang, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
    1/2 cup gochujang, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp ginger, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  • Stir in sesame seeds and red pepper flakes, if using.
    1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Garnish with sliced green onions just before serving or stir them in for added texture.
    green onions

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Notes

  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
  • For a smoother sauce, blend ingredients briefly in a food processor.
  • Store in the fridge up to 1 week; flavors deepen over time.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make it gluten-free.
  • Perfect as a marinade, dip, or sauce drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg