Japanese Influenced BBQ Sauce

Whether you use your barbeque sauce for brushing or dipping, this Japanese-style barbeque made with miso paste and soy sauce is sure to deliver a new delightful flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Japanese- or Thai-style)
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup sake
• 0.375 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup dark miso paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Stir tomato paste, sake, water, sugar, vinegar, miso paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes with the garlic in the saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 30 minutes.