Best 4 Bulgogi Dipping Sauce Recipes

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**Bulgogi Dipping Sauce: A Taste of Korean Barbecue**

Bulgogi, a quintessential Korean barbecue dish, is renowned for its savory and slightly sweet flavors. The secret to this delightful dish lies in its marinade, which typically consists of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and various other spices. However, no bulgogi experience is complete without the perfect dipping sauce. This article presents a collection of three distinct dipping sauce recipes that will elevate your bulgogi to new heights.

1. **Classic Bulgogi Dipping Sauce:** This traditional sauce captures the essence of Korean barbecue with its blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions. It offers a harmonious balance of flavors, complementing the grilled bulgogi without overpowering it.

2. **Spicy Bulgogi Dipping Sauce:** For those who crave a bit of heat, this spicy dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment. It incorporates gochujang (Korean chili paste), gochugaru (Korean chili powder), and a hint of honey to create a tantalizing combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

3. **Sweet and Sour Bulgogi Dipping Sauce:** This unique dipping sauce offers a delightful contrast to the savory bulgogi. It combines soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, and a touch of sesame oil. The resulting sauce is bursting with sweet, tangy, and fruity flavors that perfectly complement the grilled meat.

With these three dipping sauce recipes, you can transform your bulgogi experience into a culinary adventure. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, or sweet and sour flavors, these sauces will elevate your bulgogi to new heights, making every bite a memorable one.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEEF BULGOGI WITH DIPPING SAUCE



Beef Bulgogi with Dipping Sauce image

Bulgogi is a classic Korean barbeque dish that will knock your chopsticks off! Serve over rice.

Provided by Derek Crook

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 53m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup soy sauce
3 green onions, whites and greens, chopped
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 pounds beef sirloin steak, very thinly sliced
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons crushed toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, green onions, 3 tablespoons sugar, oil, garlic, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds together in a bowl. Add beef to the marinade. Let sit until flavors are well absorbed, at least 30 minutes.
  • Mix 6 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, ginger root, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 pinch sugar together in a separate bowl to make the dipping sauce.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until firm and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2339.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

LAMB BULGOGI WITH ASIAN PEAR DIPPING SAUCE



Lamb Bulgogi with Asian Pear Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Food Processor     Lamb     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Asian Pear     Soy Sauce     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

Lamb:
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into thin rounds
2/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/3 cup Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 boned butterflied leg of lamb (about 5 1/2 pounds; from one 6 1/2- to 7-pound bone-in leg), trimmed of excess fat
Dipping sauce and garnishes:
1 cup chopped peeled cored Asian pear (about 1/2 large)
10 green onions; 2 chopped, 8 trimmed
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 jalapeño chiles, halved (seeded, if desired)
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup kochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
1 large head of butter lettuce, leaves separated and left whole
Ingredient info: Mirin is sold in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Japanese markets. Kochujang is a spicy red paste made with pureed fermented soybeans (miso) and hot chiles. It's available at Korean markets and online from koamart.com. If you can't find Kochujang, substitute 1/3 cup miso mixed with 2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce.
Test-Kitchen tip: Ask your butcher to bone, butterfly, and trim the leg of lamb for you. Save the bone, pop it in the freezer, and use it to make soup or stock.
Special Equipment
3 metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 1 hour

Steps:

  • For lamb:
  • Place green onions, sugar, chopped garlic, and sliced ginger in processor and blend until finely chopped, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add soy sauce, mirin, Asian sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and black pepper; whisk marinade to blend. Pour 1 cup marinade into 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. Open boned leg of lamb like book; add to baking dish, arranging in single layer. Pour remaining marinade over lamb, spreading to cover evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day, turning lamb occasionally.
  • For dipping sauce and garnishes:
  • Puree Asian pear and chopped green onions in processor until smooth. Add soy sauce, mirin, and sugar and process until sugar dissolves. Add Asian sesame oil and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; process until sesame oil is incorporated (most sesame seeds will remain intact). Transfer sauce to 2-cup measuring cup. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Dipping sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Coat grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Thread jalapeño chile halves onto 2 metal skewers, dividing equally. Thread garlic cloves onto another metal skewer, spacing slightly apart. Place jalapeño and garlic skewers on plate and set aside.
  • Remove lamb from marinade and place on prepared grill with some marinade still clinging to surface (discard marinade in dish). Grill lamb until meat is cooked to desired doneness, about 15 to 20 minutes per side for medium (if lamb begins to burn, slide large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil underneath and continue to grill). Transfer lamb to work surface and let rest 10 minutes.
  • While lamb rests, grill jalapeños, garlic, and trimmed green onions until slightly charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface.
  • Place kochujang (hot pepper paste) in small bowl. Stir dipping sauce and divide among 8 small dishes. Arrange butter lettuce leaves on large serving platter to cover. Thinly slice grilled lamb and arrange over lettuce leaves. Cut garlic cloves lengthwise in half. Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces. Arrange jalapeños, garlic, and green onions around lamb. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds over lamb. Serve grilled lamb and vegetables with hot pepper paste. Allow guests to spread very small amounts of kochujang over lettuce leaves, arrange lamb and vegetables in lettuce leaves, then wrap filling with lettuce leaves and dip into sauce.

BULGOGI DIPPING SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Bulgogi Dipping Sauce Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by UncleDick

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon scallion, finely minced
1/2 tablespoon Korean chili paste (gochu jang)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice wine
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the garlic with a little salt, and mince to a paste. Place the garlic paste in a mixing bowl, add all the remaining ingredients, and blend well. Serve immediately or keep in the refrigerator for a few days. .

YANGNYUM KANJANG (BULGOGI DIPPING SAUCE)



Yangnyum Kanjang (Bulgogi Dipping Sauce) image

Use as a dipping sauce for beef.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp rice wine (or dry sherry)
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (ground)
2 tsp green onion, finely chopped
1 tsp black bean paste
1 tsp chili sauce (hot, i.e. red rooster)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp sugar
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk first 8 ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • 2. In another bowl, or mortar and pestle, crush garlic, sugar and salt to a paste. Stir into bowl and mix well.
  • 3. Serve in small individual sauce dishes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce. For the best results, use fresh garlic and ginger, and a good quality soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Adjust the ingredients to your taste: The recipe is a starting point, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to your own liking. If you like your sauce sweeter, add more honey or sugar. If you like it spicier, add more chili paste or gochujang.
  • Use the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use: The sauce will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. When you're ready to use it, simply bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

Bulgogi dipping sauce is a delicious and essential part of any Korean barbecue meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're firing up the grill, be sure to make a batch of this sauce to enjoy with your bulgogi. You won't be disappointed!

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