Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Additional Time::30 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::6
Yield::6 servings
Ingredients
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½ cup ketchup
2 green onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as sambal), or to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup water, or as needed
1 pinch salt, or to taste
Directions
Whisk ketchup, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, honey, chile-garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add enough water to reach desired sauce consistency. Bring sauce to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thick and flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and season with salt.
Chef John Recipe Tips
Everything in this recipe is to taste, so adjust until you think it’s balanced between sweet, sour, and spicy.
Serve with Korean Fried Chicken.