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Korean fermented chili paste
Gochujang
Korean chili paste
Gochujang (고추장) is a thick, seasoned Korean chili paste with spicy, sweet and savory flavors. For the Bibim Noodle Sauce, choose the paste called for in the recipe, rather than a ready-made dipping sauce.
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Chung Jung One O’Food Gochujang · 500 g
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Full ingredient guide
Gochujang (고추장) is a thick, fermented Korean red pepper paste. It brings heat, sweetness and a savory depth to sauces, marinades and stir-fries. The balance varies between products, so choose the heat level that suits your cooking.
Choosing a paste for cooking
Look for gochujang or Korean red pepper paste on the label. A ready-made gochujang sauce may already contain extra seasonings; it is different from the plain paste called for in a recipe. Check the product name and heat level rather than judging by the color of the tub.
Gochujang versus gochugaru
Gochujang is a seasoned paste; gochugaru is dried Korean red pepper in flakes or powder. They have different textures and roles in a recipe, so do not swap them spoon for spoon.
How to use it
Mix it into the sauce for bibimbap, cook it into tteokbokki sauce, or use it in marinades. Chogochujang combines the paste with vinegar and other seasonings, while bokkeum gochujang turns it into a cooked condiment. Explore the linked recipes below for quantities and steps.
What can replace gochujang?
In a pinch, miso or doenjang mixed with Korean chili flakes and a little sweetener can approximate some of its flavors. This is an improvised alternative, not the same paste. Adjust to taste; when gochujang is central to the dish, use the original ingredient if possible.
Where to look
Start with Korean or Asian grocery stores and online food retailers serving your country. Search for gochujang or Korean red pepper paste; check the product and delivery area before ordering.
After opening
Follow the storage instructions on your package, keep the container closed, and use a clean spoon.
Where to buy it
- Korean or Asian grocery stores
- Food retailers delivering to your country
How to use it
- Bibim Noodle Sauce
- Bibimbap sauce
- Tteokbokki
- Marinades
What to check
- Look for gochujang or 고추장 and check whether the product is paste or a prepared sauce. The container alone does not tell you.
- Compare the stated heat level and start with a pack you can use regularly. Brand or red packaging alone does not indicate heat.
- Read the ingredients and allergen information on the exact product. Recipes vary: rice-based paste is not automatically wheat-free.
Can you substitute it?
Gochugaru is dried chili, so it does not replace the paste spoon for spoon. A hot sauce or prepared gochujang sauce also changes seasoning and texture. For your first attempt, use the paste specified in the recipe or choose a recipe written for what you have.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Gochujang?
Korean or Asian grocery stores, Food retailers delivering to your country
How do I use Gochujang?
Bibim Noodle Sauce, Bibimbap sauce, Tteokbokki, Marinades
Can I substitute Gochujang?
Gochugaru is dried chili, so it does not replace the paste spoon for spoon. A hot sauce or prepared gochujang sauce also changes seasoning and texture. For your first attempt, use the paste specified in the recipe or choose a recipe written for what you have.
How should I store Gochujang?
Use a clean utensil, close the tub after use and follow the product’s storage instructions after opening.
Is gochujang paste the same as gochujang sauce?
No. A prepared sauce has its own seasoning and consistency. If a recipe uses paste and adds vinegar, sugar or soy sauce separately, a ready-made sauce will change that balance. Check the product name and ingredients before buying.
What is the difference between gochujang and gochugaru?
Gochujang is a seasoned paste; gochugaru is dried chili in flakes or powder. The Bibim Noodle Sauce uses both as separate ingredients. Keep their amounts separate rather than replacing one with the other.