What is gochujang?
Gochujang · Korean
Korean fermented chili paste made from red pepper, glutinous rice and soybeans; thick, sweet and spicy.
What it tastes like
Sweet, savory and spicy with a deep funk from fermentation. Sticky heat that builds slowly.
Where you’ll see it
In bibimbap, tteokbokki, Korean fried chicken glazes and marinades, and in gochujang butter or mayo on modern menus.
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