"Debuting in 2025, Trader Joe's Korean Yangnyeom Sauce landed in first place in our ranking, blowing the competition out of the water. Yangnyeom sauce is a Korean sauce invented to coat Korean fried chicken and is made of a blend of soy sauce, sugar, aromatics, ketchup, gochujang, and gochugaru. TJ's version contains sugar and blackstrap molasses and swaps the ketchup for tangy red miso and rice vinegar. The miso, dried mushroom powder, and soy sauce pack a serious umami punch."
"This sauce hit every single one of the five major tastes, not to mention the spicy kick from the chili flakes and ginger. But instead of a chaotic sensory overload, we were taken on a flavorful and harmonious journey. No one flavor dominated, and while we could perceive each unique taste separately, they all seemed to cascade into one another, culminating in the perfect balance. With such an all-encompassing flavor profile, Trader Joe's Yangnyeom Sauce is exceptionally versatile. We want to pour it over everything!"
Trader Joe's introduced Korean Yangnyeom Sauce in 2025, formulated to coat Korean fried chicken and blending soy sauce, sugar, aromatics, ketchup, gochujang, and gochugaru. Trader Joe's version includes sugar and blackstrap molasses and replaces ketchup with tangy red miso and rice vinegar, while adding dried mushroom powder for umami. The sauce balances sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami with spicy notes from chili flakes and ginger, producing a harmonious, layered flavor. The profile makes the sauce highly versatile for drizzling, glazing, and dipping. Online shoppers compared it to sweet chili, teriyaki, and Bachan's Japanese BBQ sauce.
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