Gochujang Stir Fry Sauce

One popular way to use gochujang is by creating a quick and easy stir fry sauce. This builds flavor fast by combining the Korean chili paste with complementary ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

You'll only need about 5 main ingredients to make this sauce in minutes. Consider it your secret weapon for weeknight stir fries.

Here's a simple gochujang stir fry sauce recipe to try:

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Ingredients

1/4 cup gochujang
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until well incorporated.
Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to develop.
Use it to coat proteins and vegetables when stir frying.

Notes

You can adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences. Add more gochujang for extra heat, reduce the vinegar for less tang, or throw in some toasted sesame seeds.

This versatile sauce works beautifully as a quick marinade or dipping sauce too.