Asian BBQ Sauce Recipe
Asian BBQ Sauce Recipe combines savory soy sauce, sweet hoisin, rice vinegar, honey, and spicy sriracha for a rich, bold flavor. Infused with garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it’s ideal for glazing, dipping, or marinating. Quick to prepare, this fusion sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and umami.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Garlic press or microplane (for garlic & ginger)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or heat safe spatula
- Fine mesh strainer (optional, if you prefer a smooth sauce)
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup green onions finely minced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Instructions
Mix The Base
- Start by grabbing a medium-sized saucepan (don’t turn on the heat yet). Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, sweet chili sauce, and a dash of liquid smoke. Whisk everything together until it’s smooth and blended.
Add The Good Stuff
- Toss in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green onions. Give it a good stir so it’s all mixed in.
Bring It To A Simmer
- Now place the pan over medium heat. Stir it every so often and let it slowly come to a gentle simmer.
Thicken It Up
- While that’s going, mix the water and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Once the sauce is simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while whisking constantly. Let it cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until it thickens up nicely.
Taste And Adjust
- Give it a quick taste. Too sweet? Too tangy? Add a little more vinegar, sugar, or even a hit of sriracha to balance it how you like.
Finish It Off
- When the sauce has thickened to your liking, take it off the heat. Stir in some toasted sesame seeds for that final touch. Let it cool for a few minutes before using it or pouring it into a container to store.