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    Gochugaru Dipping Sauce

    Dec 27, 2022 · 20 Comments

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    Sweet, savory, spicy, and deliciously thick, this dipping sauce features just six simple ingredients, and mixes up in mere minutes.  This is one sauce you should definitely add to your repertoire.

    A combination of Korean red chilies, sesame oil, and duck sauce, this delightful little mix is perfect for adding a bit of kick to steaks, chops, or even grilled tofu.  It can also double as a rub or marinade, and is great for simply dipping chips or pretzels in.

    Below, we’ll cover everything you need to mix this sauce, along with a few suggestions for how to use it.

    Ingredient Checklist and Notes

    • Gochugaru. The core of the recipe. This brings color, chili flavor, and spice. Honestly, the recipe really doesn’t work without Korean red chili flakes.
    • Teriyaki Sauce. What is this stuff, anyway? At its simplest, teriyaki is soy sauce with brown sugar, sake or mirin, and ginger. Teriyakis used as a dip or as a glaze tend to be thicker, while those teriyakis used as an ingredient, such as in marinades, tend to be thinner.
    • Soy Sauce. Personally, I’m using plain Light/Standard Soy Sauce, though Dark Soy Sauce should do fine if that’s all you have on hand – although that will result in a slightly stronger ‘soy sauce’ flavor. Yes, low sodium soy sauce works in today’s recipe as well.
    • Sesame Oil. A key ingredient for getting those ‘earthy’ and ‘nutty’ flavors that really brings out the umami notes in the other ingredients.
    • Duck Sauce. This is a key ingredient, as it thickens and sweetens the sauce, along with bringing in fruity ‘apricot flavor.’
    • Garlic Powder. Garlicy goodness, without the ‘pungency’ and ‘bite’ of fresh – which would easily overpower this recipe.

    How To Use Gochugaru Dipping Sauce

    • On Steaks. This is great rubbed on grilled steak, either before grilling to really seal in the flavors, or afterwards as a sauce. As an example, this dip would pair perfectly with my Ultimate Steak Board, where it would pair deliciously not only with the steaks themselves, but also the flatbreads and fries.
    • On Chops. The flavors in this sauce perfectly complement pork, making this ideal for chops.
    • As a Rub for Roasts. Using this dip as a rub for roasts will give the meat a sweet and spicy flare, while the umami notes will play beautifully with the meat and fatty goodness of the roast itself, while forming a crisp glaze along the exterior. Simply delicious.
    • On Ribs. This dip would also double deliciously as a wet rub for ribs. The sweet, spicy, and savory combo would seep into the ribs, melding perfectly with cooked-to-perfection pork.
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 13 reviews

    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 tbs duck sauce
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp teriyaki
    • 2 tsp gochugaru
    • 2 tsp sesame oil

    Instructions

    • Mix all ingredients until combined.  Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate to preserve freshness.
    • Serve as a dipping sauce or rub.  Enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Keywords: sauce, dipping sauce, dip, rub, gochugaru, sweet and spicy

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    Comments

    1. Beth says

      December 27, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      This sounds so good! I love the idea of using it on ribs. I have to try that!

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    2. Brianne says

      December 27, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      I love these zingy flavors. I feel like this might be delicious on fish, too!

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    3. megane says

      December 27, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      I would love to make this but where do i get the Duck Sauce? Do you have a recipe for it?

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      • Living the Gourmet says

        January 05, 2023 at 8:02 pm

        Dear Megane, Thank you for stopping by! You can find duck sauce at any major retailer in the international section 😀 hope this helps! Enjoy!

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    4. Lauren Michael Harris says

      December 28, 2022 at 2:01 am

      This dipping sauce sounds like the perfect combination of sweet and spicy! I can imagine quite a few ways to use it - especially on roasted meats - yum!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Marysa says

      December 28, 2022 at 2:12 am

      I have heard of this sauce before, but not as a dipping sauce. Sounds so flavorful and delicious!

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    6. veenaazmanov says

      December 28, 2022 at 2:44 am

      Sweet and spicy and super combination of sauces. Love the options you have mentioned to enjoying this yummy sauce. A bottle in my kitchen is a must. Thanks

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    7. Interior Design Trends says

      December 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm

      This looks so so good! I can't wait to make gochugaru dipping sauce, I am super excited about it.

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    8. DAVID J MYERS says

      December 28, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      Catherine, We love a number of Korean dipping, seasoning or rub sauces but we've never tried making them ourselves. Probably healthier if we did though... Wishing you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    9. Sharon says

      December 28, 2022 at 11:23 pm

      Once I whipped up a batch of this gochugaru dipping sauce, I knew that it was going to become a constant staple in my fridge.

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    10. An Indian Traveler says

      December 29, 2022 at 3:01 am

      I love trying different kinds of sauces. I would love to make the Gochugaru Dipping Sauce. Nicely explained and seemed to be easy to make!

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    11. Dennis says

      December 29, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      I made your sauce to serve with shrimp and everyone preferred it to cocktail sauce! There was so much flavor.

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    12. Jasmine Martin says

      December 30, 2022 at 7:35 am

      I love trying new sauces and this is a must try for me. It looks and sounds like it'd be super tasty.

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    13. Erin says

      December 30, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      I used this on some ribs and wow - so, so good! I'll definitely make this again. Thanks!

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    14. Yeah Lifestyle says

      December 31, 2022 at 12:17 am

      I do love my steaks but love to try different sauces when I am serving them and would love to try this Gochugaru Dipping Sauce

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    15. Jamie says

      December 31, 2022 at 10:23 am

      Wow! This an awesome sauce to spice up our treats this Holiday season! Totally looks so delicious and the reddish color makes it so enticing and tempting!

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    16. Amanda says

      January 01, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      This sauce sounds great. I love how many options you have to serve it. Love a recipe that I can get a lot of uses.

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    17. Natalia says

      January 01, 2023 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks for the recipe! It's delicious. I didn’t have sesame oil, so I just used olive oil. It came out absolutely delicious! How long does this last in the fridge? Thanks!

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      • Living the Gourmet says

        January 05, 2023 at 8:12 pm

        Dear Natalia,

        This sauce would last up to one week in the fridge.

        Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful New Year.

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    18. Tristin says

      January 02, 2023 at 5:32 am

      We are going to be grilling steaks this weekend and I am so excited to try this sauce on them!

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