(Ssamjang) Korean BBQ sauce, for fried chicken.
| 1 cup | soy sauce |
| ¾ cup | dark brown sugar |
| 2 tbsp | minced garlic |
| 1 tbsp | rice wine vinegar |
| 1 tbsp | chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®, optional) |
| 1½ tsp | ground black pepper |
| 1 tsp | grated fresh ginger |
| 1 tsp | Asian (toasted) sesame oil |
| 1 tbsp | cornstarch |
| 1 tbsp | water |
1. Stir all ingredients except cornstarch and water over heat just until boiling.
2. Whisk cornstarch and water together, then pour into hot mixture.
3. Reduce heat and whisk until thick.