I have really been enjoying this gochujang sauce a lot as of late. Gochujang is a Korean condiment made from chilies and fermented rice and soy beans. It is spicy hot and it has a really nice flavour. This sauce compliments the flavour and the heat of the gochujang with the tartness of rice wine vinegar, the saltiness of soy sauce and the sweetness of brown sugar and the toasted sesame oil adds an amazing aroma. The idea is to balance each of the aspects in the sauce to form something that is simply amazing. I have been enjoying this as a sauce on bibimbap , as a dressing o bibimguksu and in this case on some simple steamed asparagus. I served the steamed asparagus with gochujang dressing as a side for my bulgogi burger . The sauce also makes for a great Korean style BBQ sauce that is an excellent way to use up some leftover pulled pork or shredded chicken.
Gochujang Sauce
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted and crushed)
directions
- Mix everything.
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Emiline says
Interesting! Looks great.
Bridgett says
Sounds like an interesting yet delicious dressing for the asparagus. Beautiful color as well.
Allen says
I love your directions, ‘mix everything’ 🙂 I haven’t heard of gochujang but will have to look for it when I go shopping. It looks like a versatile and flavorful condiment.
Christie @ fig & cherry says
I love the spicy/sweet/sour of this dressing. Perfect for asparagus – well done!
Katie says
Neat! What kind of lighting have you found to be the best when taking photos of food? I am working on improving my digital photography.
Manggy says
Hah! I was about to say what Allen said 🙂 Gochujang+sugar=heaven for me, hee hee 🙂
noble pig says
This is a new one for me but sounds great!
whoisneha says
very nice pic! i agree with katie..ur pics n lighting are simply superb..i have a long way to go.
never tasted asparagus..dont really get it here..but with the dressing it looks very appealing:)
Jan says
Sounds very interesting and looks lovely!
Anonymous says
This dish looks interesting! Must have tasted great with asparagus.
Kevin says
Katie: I am currently using a single Lowel Ego light for my photos. I am quite happy with it so far and I am thinking about picking a second one up for even more light.
OhioMom says
What a tasty dressing for those lovely green spears … how hot is it? The food critic claims to have a tender tummy 🙂
Adam says
Kev I always enjoy your Asian influenced food. They are always great looking. Nice and spicy.
VeggieGirl says
I’ve never heard of/tried gochujang dressing before… what an enticing condiment!!
Prudy says
My Korean sister in law has made me a slave for Korean food. It’s so delicious. I’d love this asparagus, especially with some bi bim bop.
Leslie says
hmmm.I have never heard of gochujang, I will have to look for it next time I am at the store!
Elra says
I wish you have “Gochujang” sauce recipe, I can’t find it in my local chinese market. Korean market is quite far from my home…
Do you have the recipe?
I know I can just google it, but I want yours, ’cause I know it will be good! Is it to much to ask?
Anonymous says
Never heard of it, which is why I love food blogs. Thanks, Kev 🙂
Marc @ NoRecipes says
Gochujang is one of my favorite condiments. Goes great with fries too
Lori Lynn says
haha “mix everything” you are funny
Zita says
yymmm, yummy..love Gochujang sauce, love bimbimbab too 🙂
Gloria says
Kevin I let you yesterday a message but I dont know what happens!!! well I LOVE THESE potatoes look soooo Yummy!! Gloria
Gloria says
Kevin your pictures ALWAYS look georgeous!!!xGloria
Mrs Ergül says
I havent tried that variation of Korean cooking! I can almost feel the taste based on your description!
Nate-n-Annie says
Gochujang is great with a lot of things! I put it on corned beef once – awesome. Try it in spaghetti sauce. Mmmmmm….
mycookinghut says
I never knew this sauce before. However, it looks so good as I love spicy food!
Baber says
Oh man I put gochujang on EVERYTHING but haven't tried asparagus yet.
Looks like I've got some cooking to do…
Thanks for the tip!
Tina Swain says
Is it toasted dark sesame oil or the light oil?
kevin says
The toasted dark sesame oil with the amazing aroma!