Kurpuis Family Recipes

Sticky Gochujang Banh Mi Sauce

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
  2. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  3. 1 tsp fish sauce
  4. 3 tbsp mirin
  5. 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  6. 2 tbsp black vinegar
  7. 4 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  8. 1 tsp MSG
  9. 1/2 tsp white pepper
  10. 1 tsp black peppercorns
  11. 1 tbsp of gochujang
  12. One piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  13. 2 shallots, roughly chopped
  14. 8 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
  15. 5 scallions, roughly chopped

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a pot.
  2. Simmer on low heat until reduced to about half, approximately 3 hours.
    • The sauce should reach a thick, syrupy consistency.

Equipment

  1. Pot
  2. Stove
  3. Knife
  4. Cutting board

Tips

Ensure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.

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