Kim Dae-seok's All-Purpose Soy Seasoning Sauce

• soy sauce 1/2 cup (80g)
• water 1/4 cup (40g)
• sugar 1.5 tablespoons (15g)
• red pepper powder 2 tablespoons (12g)
• toasted sesame seeds 1.5 tablespoons (8g)
• sesame oil 1.5 tablespoons (9g)
• Korean soup soy sauce (Joseon-style soy sauce) 1 tablespoon (8g)
• garlic 3 cloves (9g)
• green chili pepper 1 piece
• green onion 1/4 bunch (28g)

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Using freshly minced whole garlic instead of pre-minced garlic gives a brighter, more vibrant aroma.
• Mixing a small amount of Korean soup soy sauce into soy sauce helps balance saltiness and enriches flavor.
• Letting the sauce rest in the refrigerator for half a day allows the red pepper powder to mellow and the vegetable heat to soften.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those needing a quick, multi-purpose sauce for stews, side dishes, or fish marinades in a busy schedule.
• ⭐People who prefer a light, refreshing taste with a clean, traditional homemade soy sauce depth—without heaviness.
• ⭐Beginner cooks looking to make one batch and easily solve their fridge’s side dishes without complicated measurements.