- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scallion, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Tip)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, preferably Korean (see Ingredient note)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (optional)
- Whisk garlic, scallion, soy sauce, oil, sesame seeds, chili powder and pepper, if using, in a small bowl.