5-Minute Spicy Gochujang Sauce

5-Minute Spicy Gochujang Sauce

This easy gochujang sauce is an irresistible blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect for elevating any dish, including grilled meats, stir-fries, or even your favorite vegetables.

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Course: Korean Recipes

Cuisine: Korean

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 33kcal

Author: Max

Ingredients

3 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 clove garlic (4g) minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons water

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, sugar or honey, water, and salt until well combined. If you're sensitive to heat, start with 2 tablespoons of gochujang and add more to taste.
Give it a taste and adjust any ingredient to your liking. If you prefer it sweeter, add a bit more honey. For a thinner consistency, stir in a little more water.
Transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat (you’ll see tiny bubbles), stirring frequently. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together. Add extra water if needed.
Remove from the heat and let cool. Your gochujang sauce is now ready to be drizzled over your favorite dishes!

Notes

Substitute for Gochujang: If you can't find gochujang, you can substitute gochujang with Sriracha or another hot sauce, however the flavor won't really be the same. Though if heat is the issue, you could swap half the gochujang for ketchup (and make sure to get the lowest level of heat when buying gochujang).

Gluten-Free Gochujang Sauce: For those who need to make a gluten-free version, make sure to use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and your favorite brand of gluten-free gochujang.

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