Homemade Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
A quick, easy alternative to store-bought gochujang. This sauce is spicy, savoury, a little sweet, with a funky ferment flavour.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup gochugaru
- ⅓ cup red miso paste
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water, gochugaru, red miso, and honey to a simmer.
- Once simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let the mixture cool for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the mirin, rice vinegar, and salt until combined. Let sit until completely cooled.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.