21 easy and flavorful recipes using gochujang. This Korean chili paste adds a sweet, salty, and spicy kick to enhance your dishes.
If you’re unsure what to do with that tube of gochujang in your fridge, I’ve got recipe ideas for you. I’ve compiled a variety recipes using gochujang as a key ingredient.
These dishes are easy to make and packed with flavor. Once you try any of these 21 gochujang recipes, you’ll keep coming back to this Korean chili paste.
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Gochujang is great for adding flavor and spice to food. You can use it in various dishes like soups, stews, marinades, and sauces.
It provides a unique taste that’s both spicy and sweet. Additionally, gochujang can serve as a dipping sauce or spread to enhance the flavor of snacks or sandwiches.
What is gochujang?
For those who don’t know yet, gochujang is a red, thick chili paste from Korea. It’s deeply savory, peppery, pungent, slightly sweet, and spicy!
This paste makes everything taste better! It’s made from Korean chili powder (gochugaru), rice syrup (jocheong), fermented soybeans (mejugaru), and salt. Gochujang adds both flavor and heat to dishes. It’s used in many Korean recipes to give them their special taste.
If you’re interested in making it yourself, I’ve got an easy Homemade gochujang recipe for you. With this recipe, you can savor the authentic flavor of Korean chili paste anytime you crave it, and use it in a multitude of recipes calling for gochujang.
21 Recipes with Gochujang
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Chicken Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken)
Chicken bulgogi is a simple and fast Korean BBQ chicken dish made with gochujang. You can grill, broil, or pan-fry this slightly sweet and savory chicken.
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Classic Tteokbokki: 20-Minute Korean Spicy Rice Cakes
Make classic Tteokbokki in 20 minutes with this easy Korean spicy rice cake recipe! Perfect for all skill levels, and savor authentic street food flavors at home.
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NYT Gochujang Caramel Cookies
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Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Make Korean spicy pork bulgogi at home with this easy recipe. Quickly stir-fry thin slices of pork shoulder in a spicy gochujang sauce for a home-cooked meal that rivals restaurant quality, if not better.
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The Best Crispy Korean Fried Chicken
Ultimate Korean fried chicken recipe! These chicken wings are extra crispy on the outside and wonderfully moist inside, all coated in a mouth-watering red spicy glaze made from gochujang sauce.
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Dakgangjeong (Korean Chicken Nuggets)
Dakgangjeong is a crispy Korean chicken snack with bite-sized chicken thigh pieces in a sweet, slightly spicy glaze. It’s quick to cook, great for snacks or parties.
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Hot Cheese Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
Enjoy the spicy and rich flavors of Korean Fire Chicken, Cheese Buldak, is a fusion dish featuring spicy gochujang-seasoned chicken and creamy melted cheese, ideal for spicy food lovers.
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Korean Sloppy Joes (with Gochujang)
This Korean sloppy Joes got a little flavor twist from all American classic, sloppy Joes. The addition of Korean chili paste (gochujang) makes the ordinary Sloppy Joes into extra ordinary.
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Korean Pan-Fried Spicy Mackerel (Gogalbi)
Gogalbi is a Korean mackerel dish grilled with spicy paste. Traditionally it is grilled, but you can pan-fry to get a similar taste.
10
Easy Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Noodles)
Bibim guksu, Korean cold noodles, are great for warm weather. Made with chewy wheat noodles and a spicy bibim sauce, this customizable dish is refreshing and flavorful. Ready in under 20 minutes!
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Creamy Rose Tteokbokki
Rose Tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes simmered in a mildly spicy gochujang sauce made with cream and milk! This easy Korean fusion recipe lets you make a tasty and satisfying snack or quick meal in under 20 minutes.
12
20-Minute Beef Gochujang Noodles
Enjoy flavorful Beef Gochujang Noodles in under 20 minutes! This easy Korean-inspired one-bowl meal combines spicy gochujang paste, sweet apple, and pantry staples, with simple customization options.
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Ssamjang Recipe: Authentic Korean Dipping Sauce
Learn to make homemade Ssamjang with this easy-to-follow recipe! Elevate your Korean BBQ and dishes with this authentic dipping sauce, ready in just 5 minutes.
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10-Minute Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Korean cucumber salad, a crunchy refresher for any meal, is easy to prepare in just 10 minutes. Combining sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, and a touch of gochujang, it makes for a speedy yet impressive side salad.
15
Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Squid Stir-Fry)
Ojingeo Bokkeum is a Korean spicy squid stir-fry ideal for seafood and spice enthusiasts. This easy recipe uses a few staple Korean ingredients to create a delicious, flavor-packed meal.
16
Authentic Dakgalbi (Spicy Korean Chicken Stir-Fry)
Enjoy Dakgalbi, a spicy Korean chicken stir-fry with chicken thighs, cabbage, rice cake, and sweet potato in a rich gochujang-based sauce. Experience the authentic flavors of Korean cuisine in this hearty recipe.
17
Korean Spicy Pork Stew with Zucchini
This Korean spicy pork and zucchini stew is a popular dish from Jeolla province in Korea. Korean chili paste and chili flakes make this stew extra spicy but not overly.
18
Spicy Korean Snail Salad with Vermicelli Noodles
Delicious spicy Korean style sea snail salad is made with canned sea snail and vegetables. Serve with cold vermicelli noodles.
19
Rice Cake Skewers, Tteok Kkochi
These Rice cake skewers (Ttoek-kkochi) are another variation of popular Korean street food. The rice cakes are pan-fried on skewers and glazed with a delicious sauce made with gochujang.
20
Broiled Red Snapper with Korean Chili Sauce
Broiled red snapper is a popular Korean fish recipe. It’s topped with Korean chili sauce made with gochujang. So delicious!
21
Spicy Korean Pork Taco with Soy Lime Vinaigrette
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors in our Spicy Korean pork taco made with gochujang. Drizzled with a zesty soy-lime vinaigrette for a mouthwatering twist!
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21 Recipes with Gochujang: Chicken Bulgogi
Chicken bulgogi is a simple and fast Korean BBQ chicken dish made with gochujang. You can grill, broil, or pan-fry this slightly sweet and savory chicken.
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Out a piece of plastic wrap over chicken thighs and pound with a meat hammer to stretch and tenderize; set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, corn syrup, rice wine, sesame oil, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss together to coat evenly. Let the chicken rest on a room temperature for 10 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to broil; place an oven shelving to 5-6 inch below the heat source. Grease a cooling rack with a spray oil and place on top of a large baking pan (half sheet size) lined with foil.
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Spread the chicken pieces on the rack without overlapping. Broil 4-5 minute or until the surface is slightly charred. Turn the chicken to the other side and broil for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Keep an eye on the chicken so that you don’t char them too much.
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Cut the chicken thighs into a bite size chunks and place in a serving dish. Garnish with thinly sliced perilla leaves and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice.
Calories: 633kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 221mg, Sodium: 607mg, Potassium: 630mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1001IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 3mg
