Sauces & basics
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Shin Dong-min's Secret Soy Sauce
A simple, versatile sauce made by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, and olive oil in a golden 2:1:1 ratio
Raymon Kim's Beef Stir-Fry Gochujang
A deep-flavored, versatile dipping sauce made by blanching beef brisket to remove impurities and fat, then stir-frying with gochujang and doenjang.
This Man's Cook's Amazing Ssamjang
A homemade ssamjang with the spicy kick of green chili, refreshing crispness of onion, and rich nuttiness of peanuts—far more flavorful than store-bought versions.
This Man's Cook's Universal Garlic Sauce
A pungent, tangy-sweet garlic sauce that pairs perfectly with chicken, pork trotters, salads, and more
This Man's Cook Beef Stir-Fried Gochujang
A versatile beef stir-fried gochujang with plenty of minced beef and onions, enhanced with doenjang for deep flavor.
Kim Dae-seok's Beef and Soybean Paste Stir-Fry
Ground beef with fat stir-fried in spicy green onion oil, then simmered gently with soybean paste and water to create a versatile, all-purpose side sauce perfect for any meal.
Kim Dae-seok's Homemade Peanut Butter
A simple and healthy peanut butter made with just roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt—no additives or butter required.
Kim Dae-seok Chef's Grill-Style Onion Sauce
A sharp yet clean-tasting onion sauce inspired by grill restaurants, enhanced with mustard, soda, and lemon.
Kim Dae-seok Chef's Pumpkin Syrup
Traditional pumpkin syrup made without sugar, using aged pumpkin, sweet rice syrup, and glutinous rice to create a subtle, rich natural sweetness.
Kim Dae-seok's Beef Stir-Fried Gochujang
A savory, richly flavored side dish that reduces saltiness while enhancing the savoriness and nuttiness of minced beef and finely chopped onion, perfect as a rice companion or condiment.
Kim Dae-seok's All-Purpose Scallion Soy Sauce
A versatile soy sauce featuring the savory depth of grilled ginger and dried anchovy stock, enhanced with crisp green onions—perfect for stir-fries, grilled dishes, and more.
Kim Dae-seok's Ginger Cooking Wine
A cooking seasoning made by mixing soju and salt with leftover ginger juice from making ginger syrup, effectively eliminating fishy and meaty odors cleanly.