Bachan Japanese BBQ Sauce

Bachan Japanese BBQ Sauce is a savory, sweet, and umami-rich condiment made with authentic ingredients like soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger, perfect for marinades, glazes, and dipping.

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Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: BBQ, Japanese

Keyword: Bachan Japanese BBQ Sauce Recipes, BBQ Sauce Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Servings:

Calories: 25kcal

Equipment

Medium saucepan
Whisk
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Small bowl (for cornstarch slurry if using)
Garlic press or microplane (optional but helpful)

Ingredients

4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp brown sugar or white cane sugar
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp mirin
2 tsp organic ginger grated
2 tbsp green onion chopped
4 tsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp water
Salt to taste
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
Small American flags optional garnish for BBQ parties

Instructions

Heat the base:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, mirin, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and water.

Whisk until smooth:

Stir until the tomato paste blends in completely and the sugar dissolves.

Add the green onions:

Stir them in for freshness and a slight bite.

Season:

Add sesame oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust as needed.

Optional thickening:

If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to make a slurry. Pour into the sauce and whisk for 1–2 minutes until thickened.

Cool and store:

Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a jar or bottle and refrigerate.

Notes

This is a copycat recipe inspired by Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce. It’s not an exact replica, but it comes very close and can be tweaked to your taste.

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