noun
- A thick, spicy red paste made from fermented chili peppers, soybeans, and salt, used in Korean cuisine.
Usage: Korean origin; Also spelled 'gochujang' or 'kochujang'; Commonly used as a condiment and ingredient in Korean dishes
Examples
- She stirred gochujang into the bibimbap for extra heat and flavor.
- Gochujang is a staple ingredient in Korean kitchens.
- The marinade combined gochujang with garlic and sesame oil.
- You can buy gochujang in most Asian grocery stores.
- Gochujang adds a distinctive spicy and slightly sweet taste to soups and stews.
- The restaurant's signature sauce was made with gochujang and honey.