
Korean Gochujang Sauce + Homemade Paste Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
539 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Korean

Korean Gochujang Sauce + Homemade Paste Recipe
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I show you an easy homemade Gochuajng Paste recipe- with a shortcut for the fermentation (+ vegan option)- as well as how to turn the paste into a delicious Korean Gochujang sauce. (Gochujang Paste is different from Gochuajng Sauce- it's usually mixed with other ingredients and not really eaten on its own in Korea!)
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Ingredients
For homemade Gochujang Paste
- ¼ Cup doenjang Substitute: a dark miso
- 5-6 Tablespoons gochugaru powder Start by adding 3 Tablespoons, taste and see if you want to add more. Each gochugaru crop has a different level of spice and you don't want it too hot!
- 8 cloves garlic peeled and preferably pounded. If not, smash and mince.
- 1 Tablespoon Korean fish sauce Or to taste, as every doenjang brand has a different level of salt. Substitute with light soy sauce if vegan and coconut aminos or tamari if vegan AND GF.
- 1 Tablespoon Korean Light Soy Sauce Or to taste, as every doenjang brand has a different level of salt. Use coconut aminos or tamari if gluten-free.
- 1 Tablespoon sugar Use bone char free if vegan. Or to taste as the amount of sugar needed really depends on the spiciness of the chili flakes. (Spicier foods need more sugar for balance.)
For Gochujang Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons gochujang chili paste The one made above or shopbought.
- 4 cloves garlic peel and mince. If you're lazy, you can skip this ingredient.
- 1 inch ginger peeled and grated. If you're lazy, you can skip this ingredient- the sauce will still be tasty.
- 1 Tablespoon fish sauce Substitute: light soy
- 1 Tablespoon white rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ½ Tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional garnish: 1 sprig green onions, sliced thinly and 1 teaspoon lightly toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
For Gochujang Paste
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together till well-combined.
For Gochujang Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Notes
- Other uses for the Gochujang PASTE: sauces for roasted vegetables or marinade for grilled meat. See the recipe post for recipe links.
- How to use Gochujang SAUCE: pasta sauce, noodle topping, bibimbap sauce, tteokbokki rice cake sauce, fried rice sauce etc
- Note: the nutritional information is an estimate automatically calculated using the WPRM recipe maker and I am not responsible for its veracity.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
539kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
7071mg
(295%)
Potassium
1418mg
(41%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
12023IU
(240%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
Protein | 22g | 44% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Sodium | 7071mg | 295% |
Potassium | 1418mg | 30% |
Fiber | 19g | 76% |
Sugar | 38g | 76% |
Vitamin A | 12023IU | 240% |
Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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