gochujang
go-chu-jang
Gochujang is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented Korean condiment made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder, and salt. It has a deep, complex, umami-rich flavor and a thick, paste-like consistency that is foundational to Korean cooking. In the kitchen, it is frequently used as a base for stews, stir-fries, and dipping sauces. Because it is quite potent, it is often thinned out with sesame oil, vinegar, or soy sauce before being used as a glaze or marinade.
In conversation
Cooking dinner
Do you think this stew needs more kick?
Do you think this stew needs more kick?
Definitely, add a spoonful of gochujang.
Definitely, add a spoonful of gochujang.
It is common to add gochujang to taste when adjusting the spice level of a dish.
Grocery shopping
I want to make bibimbap, but I'm out of the red sauce.
I want to make bibimbap, but I'm out of the red sauce.
Just grab a tub of gochujang from the international aisle.
Just grab a tub of gochujang from the international aisle.
Gochujang is often sold in red plastic tubs.
Examples
I added gochujang to the marinade.
I added gochujang to the marinade.
The gochujang gives this dish a deep, spicy flavor.
The gochujang gives this dish a deep, spicy flavor.
You should mix the gochujang with honey and vinegar to make a balanced dipping sauce.
You should mix the gochujang with honey and vinegar to make a balanced dipping sauce.
