Headed down to Flame Broiler, taken a look at their menu only to see the Simply Magic Sauce. I bet you’re wondering what that is – especially with a name like that! But what is it made of and what does it taste like? Here is all you will want to know.
So, what is Flame Broiler Magic sauce? Magic sauce is one of Flames Broilers signature sauces – a Korean-inspired soy sauce-based glaze that was created as a topping for their bowls and other menu items. This is a flavorsome, rich sauce based on salted mirin and ground ginger.
And it’s widely popular too.
So much so that Flame Broiler actually commemorated their 25th anniversary by offering their magic sauce bottled at all of their restaurant chains, nationwide.
Says a lot about the sauce, doesn’t it!
And the fact that it has been on the menu for 25 years.
But what is the sauce actually made of, how healthy is it and what can you expect in terms of taste?
Let’s find out.
What Is Flame Broiler Magic Sauce Made Of?
Flame Broiler sauce is primarily made of soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and ginger.
Although the full ingredient list can be seen as follows:
Soy Sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt, sodium benzoate as a preservative), sugar, malt extract, water, modified food starch, mirin (water, dextrose, rice, corn syrup, salt), ginger
As you can see, this is a sauce with simple and traditional ingredients.
But in what ratios and quantities, well that’s unknown.
That’s for Flame Broiler to know – it’s their secret, after all.
Flame Broiler Magic Sauce Nutrition
The nutritional information for magic sauce is as follows:
| Name | Total |
| Calories | 60 |
| – Calories From Fat | 0 |
| Fat | 0g |
| – Of Which Saturated | 0g |
| – Of Which Trans Fats | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 13g |
| – Of Which Sugars | 11g |
| Cholesterol | 0 |
| Sodium | 840mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 |
| Protein | 1g |
So as you can see, this is a relatively low-calorie and low-fat sauce.
It is, however, quite high in carbohydrates (particularly sugar) and sodium.
What Does Flame Broiler Magic Sauce Taste Like?
Flame Broiler Magic sauce is sweet, savory, and tangy in taste. It also has somewhat of a spicy kick, which is the result of the ginger. As a soy-based sauce, it is rich with umami flavors.
This is also quite a thick sauce in consistency and dark brown in color.
What To Eat Flame Broiler Magic Sauce With
As a soy-based sauce, Flame Broiler Magic sauce is incredibly versatile – it can enhance any dish, particularly those that include meat and vegetables. This sauce pairs tremendously with almost all bowls and plates offered on the menu.
So, you should certainly consider ordering it with your Angus Beef, Chicken, or even a Tofu bowl for that matter.
Hence why it is magic, I suppose.
Finally
Soy sauce with a difference.
That’s perhaps the best way to describe Flame Broiler’s Magic Sauce.
So if you like soy sauce then you should absolutely give it a try.
It won’t disappoint and can really elevate any one of the signature bowls found on the menu.
Want to make some Flame Broiler Magic Sauce? Then check out my Flame Broiler Magic Sauce Recipe
Hello, I’m Jeremy, a sauce enthusiast and taste trailblazer! My endless pursuit of new flavors has led me on a journey to master sauce making at home, along with try out a range of exciting brands and sauce offerings. Now I share my recipes, tips and recommendations on WeWantTheSauce to help fellow foodies find the perfect sauces.