Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

고추장 gochujang

Flavor and role

A sweet and spicy Korean paste of fermented glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder and chili powder. Adds heat, sweetness and savoriness in one go.

Typical dishes and uses

Bibimbap, tteokbokki, jeyuk bokkeum, gochujang jjigae, yangnyeom chicken sauce

Substitutes

1 tbsp gochujang = 1 tsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) + 1 tsp doenjang + 2 tsp corn syrup. Outside Korea, sriracha + miso gives a similar taste.

Storage

Always refrigerate after opening; keeps 6 months to 1 year. Scoop with a clean spoon.

Main countries

Korea

Used in this book

BibimbapBudae-jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew)Dakbokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken)Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken)Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork)Yangnyeom Chicken (Korean Fried Chicken)Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)Bulgogi Kimchi ArepasGochujang-Glazed Bangers with Kimchi Butter MashBulgogi Kimchi Bánh MìKimchi Bánh Xèo with Pork Belly and Gochujang Dipping SauceGochujang Chimaek Beer-Can ChickenDolsot Bibimbap with Crispy Rice and Beef GochujangBibimbap Burritos with Gochujang-Lime MayoCrispy Bibimbap Rice BitesCheesy Mung Bean Kimchi BallsKorean Haemul-tang Bouillabaisse with Gochujang RouilleBudae Jeongol with Brisket Broth and Aged Chilli PasteBudae-jjigae Rosé PenneBudae Fried Rice Cheese GratinGochujang Buffalo WingsBulgogi Cheesesteak with Gochujang MayoGochujang Chicken Curry Bunny Chow with Kimchi Slaw (Korean x South African)Kimchi Bulgogi Breakfast BurritoKimchi Bulgogi Campfire NachosKimchi bacon char kway teowGochujang Cheese Fondue with Rice Cakes, Sausages and Sweet Potato (Korean x Swiss)Kimchi-Gochujang Chilaquiles with Melted MozzarellaGochujang Kimchi ChiliKimchi Pork Belly Chow Mein (Korean x Chinese)Gochujang chicken and mozzarella coxinha (Korean dakgalbi style)Seared Chicken Thigh Dakbokkeumtang with Homemade Chilli OilRosé Dakbokkeumtang (Gochujang Tomato Cream Chicken)Dakbokkeumtang Pot PiePear-Marinated Crispy-Skin Iron-Pan DakgalbiDakgalbi Cheese QuesadillasDakgalbi Sweet Potato Cheese GratinBeef Brisket Doenjang Jjigae with Rice-Water StockKimchi Pork and Cheese EmpanadasGochujang Cream AlfredoKimchi Cheese Stuffed Naan with Gochujang Garlic ButterGochujang Rosé GnocchiGochujang Goulash with Korean Rice CakesFluffy Gyeran-jjim SandwichKimchi Cheese GyozaKimchi Cheese GyudonDongnae-Style Seafood Pajeon with Rice-Flour BatterSeafood Pajeon OkonomiyakiCrispy Pajeon Chips with Gochujang-Lime MayoKimchi Jambalaya with a Jammy Fried EggPear-Marinated Smoky Jeyuk BokkeumJeyuk Tacos with Lime SlawJeyuk Onigirazu (Korean Rice Sandwich)Yangnyeom Karaage (Korean Sweet-Spicy Glazed Fried Chicken)Yangnyeom Kelewele: Gochujang-Honey Glazed Plantain (Ghanaian x Korean)Folded Kimbap Square (Four-Quadrant Seaweed Sandwich)Crispy Pork Belly and Aged Kimchi Butter Fried RiceKimchi Cheese OmuriceMozzarella Kimchi Fried Rice CroquettesKimchi Bacon Cream UdonGochujang köfte lettuce wraps (ssam)Gochujang Buffalo WingsKimchi gochujang bulgogi lahmacunGochujang Rosé Lasagna SoupKimchi Bulgogi LasagnaGochujang & Perilla Margherita Pan PizzaGochujang Rosé Marry Me Chicken Rice BowlKimchi Butter Mofongo with Spicy Gochujang PorkGochujang Butter Moules with Sweet Potato Oven FriesBibim-naengmyeon GimbapKimchi Nasi GorengGochujang Pork Nikujaga with Glass NoodlesPork Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki with Gochujang MayoCheesy Dakgalbi OyakodonGochujang Bulgogi Pad ThaiGochujang bravasKimchi Cheese Potsticker PierogiGochujang Salmon Poke BowlGochujang Pork PotjieBulgogi Poutine with Gochujang Gravy and KimchiGochujang Chicken Pozole (Korean-Mexican)Gochujang Pulled Pork Tacos with Kimchi SlawKimchi Bacon Quesadillas with Gochujang CremaGochujang Pork Belly Tacos with Kimchi SalsaKimchi Gochujang ShakshukaBulgogi Smash Burger with Butter Kimchi and Gochujang MayoGochujang Pork Souvlaki Wrap with Sesame TzatzikiGochujang Chicken StroganoffSundubu Cheese Rice GratinGochujang Rosé Cream Meatball Rice BowlBulgogi Tacos with Kimchi SlawGochujang Sweet Potato Chicken TagineGochujang-Honey Popcorn Chicken (Korean Yangnyeom Style)Beef Brisket Tteokbokki with Chili Oil and Jammy EggsBacon Parmesan Rosé TteokbokkiCrispy Honey-Gochujang Rice Cake Bites with Cheddar DipGochujang Butter Yogurt PastaKimchi Cheese YakisobaBulgogi Yorkshire Pudding Bowls

Updated 2026-10-10