korean chili paste (gochujang)
韩式辣酱· han shi la jiang
spice
Taste & Role
Spicy🍯 Sweet🐟 UmamiSavory🫙 Fermented
Acts as a base for marinades, glazes, dipping sauces, and braising liquids, and is essential in dishes like bibimbap, tteokbokki, and Korean-style stews. A small amount adds heat, sweetness, and deep savory richness to a sauce.
What it is
Gochujang is a thick, brick-red fermented chili paste made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder, and salt. Though Korean in origin, it is a common staple in Chinese pantries, especially for Korean-Chinese fusion dishes. It is sold in tubs as a dense, sticky paste.
Nutrition
per 100 g- Calories
- 167 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 33.3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 2500 mg
USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)
Substitutes
No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.
Recipes using it
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