Versatile Baek Jong-won Chili Sauce
Super Easy! Baek Jong-won Chili Sauce Recipe Using Ingredients in Your Fridge
Here’s a simple Baek Jong-won chili sauce recipe that anyone can make easily using basic ingredients you likely have at home, especially onions and ground meat. This sauce is incredibly versatile, pairing wonderfully with dishes like fried rice, hot dogs, nachos, and french fries. With a few simple tips, you can enjoy a depth of flavor that rivals store-bought sauces!
Main Ingredients- 1 cup ground meat
- 1.5 cups minced onion
Sauce Seasonings- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Flavor Boost (Optional)- 0.5 Tbsp cumin powder (caraway seeds)
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Flavor Boost (Optional)- 0.5 Tbsp cumin powder (caraway seeds)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Add a little cooking oil to a frying pan, then add the minced onion and ground meat. Stir-fry until the onions become translucent. It’s important to sauté them thoroughly until translucent to bring out their sweetness and deepen the sauce’s flavor.
Step 2
Once the onions and ground meat are well-cooked, add all the remaining seasoning ingredients except for salt and pepper (water, sugar, ketchup, gochugaru, soy sauce, minced garlic). Simmer gently over low heat to prevent burning and allow the flavors to meld evenly.
Step 3
When the sauce has reduced to a simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste. If you don’t have cumin powder, you can finish at this stage for a basic chili sauce.
Step 4
If you have cumin powder, add it now. Cumin adds an exotic yet rich aroma, elevating the chili sauce to another level. Stir well, then turn off the heat to finish.
Step 5
Try using it in various dishes!
– Chili Sauce Rice Bowl: Top warm rice with a fried egg and a generous amount of chili sauce, then mix and enjoy.
– Chili Hot Dog: Insert a sausage into a hot dog bun and top with chili sauce for a fantastic snack.
– Chili Nachos: Sprinkle chili sauce over crispy nacho chips for a great beer snack or party food.
– Chili Cheese Fries: Melt cheese over warm french fries and top with chili sauce for a guaranteed hit.
