Three Ultimate Korean BBQ Dipping Sauces

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Korean soybean paste ((DoenJang))
• 1 1/2 tsp Korean chilli paste ((Gochujang))
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 3/8 tsp minced garlic
• 3/8 tsp minced onion
• 3/4 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 3/4 tsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped pistachio nuts ((about 15 to 18 shelled pistachio nuts. You can use other nuts instead if you prefer))
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• A pinch fine sea salt
• A pinch ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp water
• 2 tsp white sugar
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• A thin slice of onion (to be added in a serving plate)
• A dab of wasabi paste ((from a tube) – to be pasted on the side of a serving plate)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. Then, portion the mixture into individual dipping plates as needed.

2. 2

   Simply add the listed ingredients directly to a serving plate. If you're serving a larger group, prepare individual dipping plates for each person instead. (This is how my mum did it at her restaurant – no need to mix a large batch in a bowl.)

3. 3

   Combine the first four ingredients listed above in a bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Using a spoon (a 1 Tbsp measuring spoon works well), portion the sauce onto individual dipping plates as needed.

5. 5

   Add the sliced onion to the sauce and place wasabi paste on the side of the plate.