Ferments & funk · Paste

Gochujang

Also called Korean chilli paste, Korean red pepper paste, kochujang

Korean fermented chilli paste with glutinous rice and soybeans; sweet, spicy and savoury, for bibimbap, tteokbokki, stews and marinades.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: soy and gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodSsamjang

    Saltier and nuttier, with less sweetness and heat.

  • T3 · In a pinchDoubanjiang

    Saltier and funkier, not sweet or sticky; add sugar. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchSriracha

    Thin, tangy and garlicky with no fermented depth. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchTurkish hot pepper paste

    Hot and savoury but not fermented or sweet; add a little miso and sugar.

Cook with Gochujang