Grilled Meat Dipping Sauce (Yakiniku Sauce)

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, finely grated or blended (reserve any liquid)

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1/2 teaspoon miso paste or Korean gochujang (fermented chili paste)

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted and cooled

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the grated onion (with its juices), minced garlic, ginger, and miso paste (or gochujang). Whisk until well mixed.

Add the soy sauce, granulated sugar, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl. Whisk again to fully incorporate the ingredients.

Microwave the mixture for 30–40 seconds, just until the sugar has dissolved.

Stir in the sesame oil, if desired, for extra aroma and depth.

Use the sauce right away as a dip for grilled meats, or pour it into a glass jar and refrigerate until needed. The flavors will deepen as it sits.