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Korean-Inspired Chili Sauce

Base recipe makes about 1 cup of chili sauce.
Course condiment, Sauce
Keyword Plant-based
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 medjool dates pitted
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2-4 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes) adjust to desired spice level
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • ADD pitted dates to a heat-safe bowl and pour boiling water over. Soak for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
  • DRAIN dates and add to a blender or small (4-cup) food processor along with 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until dates are finely chopped.
  • ADD remaining ingredients and blend until a smooth paste forms. Add more water if needed to help blend.