Shortcut Homemade Gochujang (Korean Chili Pepper Paste)
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
35 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Shortcut Homemade Gochujang (Korean Chili Pepper Paste)
Description
This recipe for Shortcut Homemade Gochujang combines gochugaru (Korean chili powder), doenjang (fermented soybean paste), rice syrup, mirin, garlic, salt, barley malt powder, and glutinous rice flour in a saucepan. The ingredients are simmered together while stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, resulting in a paste with characteristic heat, sweetness, and umami.
The resulting gochujang offers a balanced spiciness from the gochugaru, earthy notes from the doenjang, and sweetness from the syrup and malt powder. The glutinous rice flour helps achieve the paste's texture.
This gochujang can be used as a base or sauce in various Korean dishes or as a spicy component in marinades, soups, or dipping sauces. It stores in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Ingredients
- ¼ C gochugaru fine powder, Korean chili pepper powder
- ¼ C water hot
- 2 tablespoon doenjang you can use soybean powder or Japanese miso, fermented Korean soybean paste
- 4 tablespoon rice syrup or honey, maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin or sake
- 1 teaspoon garlic or 1 clove finely minced garlic, paste
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt to your taste; the doenjang may vary in saltiness, or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon barley malt powder
- 2 teaspoon glutinous rice flour
Instructions
- In a small sauce pot, combine together the gochugaru (chili powder), hot water, doenjang (soybean paste), rice syrup, mirin, garlic paste, salt, barley malt powder and rice flour.
- While stirring, bring the mixture up to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a clean, sterile jar.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Notes
- This recipe yields just under 1 cup of gochujang paste.
- Store the paste refrigerated and use within 1 month for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1158IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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