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Gochujang Korean Sauce Recipe

Gochujang Korean Sauce

Enjoy this versatile and addictive Korean gochujang sauce on all your favorite recipes!
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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup gochujang paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
 

  • Add the gochujang paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup and minced garlic to a small bowl.
  • Whisk all the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust flavors as needed. Add more gochujang for extra spice, more vinegar for extra tang, or more maple syrup for extra sweetness.
  • Use the gochujang sauce as a condiment for bibimbap, a sauce for stir fries, a marinade for meats, or a dipping sauce for dumplings.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Look for gochujang paste at Asian grocery stores or in the Asian foods aisle of well-stocked supermarkets.
  • For spicier gochujang sauce, use a brand marked "hot" or add chili flakes or sriracha.
  • For extra flavor, add minced ginger or green onions to the sauce.
  • Thin the sauce with water or broth if needed for use as a dressing or marinade.
  • Try using the sauce to coat chicken wings before baking for Korean-style wings.
  • Mix the sauce into mayonnaise for a quick spicy sandwich spread.