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Addicting Sweet & Spicy Korean Gochujang Sauce
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Addicting Sweet & Spicy Korean Gochujang Sauce

Korean gochujang sauce is made using fermented Korean red chili and bean paste aka gochujang paste. In 5 minutes you have a great dipping sauce for fried chicken or as can be drizzled over vegetables and bibimbap.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons gochujang paste fermented Korean chili and bean paste
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. To a small saucepan add gochujang paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat the pan on low heat stirring it constantly. Let it warm up, will take about 60 seconds to 2 minutes that’s all.
  3. Once the sauce begins to bubble, remove it from the heat.
  4. Cool before using it. You can use it as a dipping sauce for fried chicken or in any other dishes.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.