Gochu doenjang muchim (green chili peppers seasoned with doenjang)
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Gochu doenjang muchim (green chili peppers seasoned with doenjang)
Description
Gochu doenjang muchim is a seasoned vegetable dish that uses fresh green chili peppers tossed in a mixture of doenjang, gochujang or chili flakes, minced garlic, sugar or plum syrup, sesame oil, and crushed sesame seeds. The peppers are trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces before being thoroughly mixed with the paste-based sauce. This results in a vibrant and balanced dish with the fermented depth of soybean paste paired with a mild spiciness and a hint of sweetness. The sesame oil and seeds add a toasty aroma and texture to the mix.
This dish can be served as a banchan—small side dishes in Korean cuisine—alongside rice and other main courses. Its fresh and piquant flavors provide a pleasant contrast to milder or richer dishes.
The preparation involves no cooking beyond cutting and mixing, making it a quick way to add seasoned vegetables to a meal. Adjusting the seasoning with extra doenjang or gochujang allows control over the intensity and heat. Using mild green peppers keeps the heat manageable for a broader audience.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces green chili pepper 6 to 8, depending on the size, mild; Korean asagi gochu, 아삭이고추
- 1.5 tablespoons doenjang Korean fermented soybean paste; 된장
- 1/2 tablespoon gochujang or 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes, 고추장, Korean red chili pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or any other sugar substitute of your choice, or 2-3 teaspoons maesilcheong 매실청 (Korean plum syrup
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds crushed
Instructions
- Trim off the stems, and rinse the peppers. Cut them into one-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, combine doenjang, gochujang, garlic, sugar (or substitute), sesame oil and sesame seeds and mix well.
- Add the peppers and toss everything well with a spoon or by hand until each piece is well coated with the sauce. Adjust the seasoning to taste by adding more doenjang or gochujang (or gochugaru).
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