Boom! Done! Your gochujang sauce is ready to use. Quick and easy, isn’t it? I love easy. And spicy! How are you going to use yours? See below for some serving ideas. It uses only 5 ingredients, though you can adjust it with others if you prefer. The focus is on Korean gochujang, which is a Korean chili paste that is huge on flavor. It is perfect for noodle or Korean rice dishes, but you definitely do not need to limit its use to Korean food. At it’s core it is more of a Korean style sauce, though I enjoy it in making spicy ramen, as a dipping sauce for shrimp or chicken, spooning small amounts over sandwiches for a bit of zing, and so much more. It’s a super versatile sauce ready for your own creative input, ideal for spicy food lovers. Let’s talk about how to make gochujang sauce, shall we? Taste and Adjust. I often add in a bit more gochujang for a thicker, spicier sauce. You can thin it out a bit more with extra vinegar or sesame oil, which I absolutely love. I love to whip together a stir fry of chicken or pork with lots of veggies, chili flake, green onion, and whatever else I have in the fridge for a quick and easy meal anytime. With lots of spices! You will find different levels of heat with gochujang, ranging from mild to hot, which I prefer. You can sometimes find it in grocery stores in the International aisle or perhaps a Korean market, but you can also buy a good brand online. See my page on What is Gochujang?
Taste and Adjust
I always encourage cooks to adjust these recipes, particularly sauces, to their own taste. Do you prefer spicier? Add in more hot gochujang, sriracha sauce, hot sauce, or some spicy chili pepper flakes. Prefer less sesame oil? Cut back next time. Desire citrus? Add in some lime juice. Consider this a good base recipe.
Beef stir fry Shrimp stir fry Pork stir fry Gochujang Noodles (Spicy Korean Noodles) Galbi Recipe (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs)
Try it as a spicy dipping sauce for shrimp or seafood. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this easy gochujang sauce recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy! You can also freeze the sauce and thaw for later use. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 6/17/22 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 7/28/21.
