Name: Addicting Gochujang Sauce
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons gochujang, adjust to taste. Some brands are spicier than others.; 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced

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This 5 minute Gochujang Sauce is the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sweet! Use it as a dipping sauce, for bibimbap, or add it to mayo for a spicy kick!

This classic sauce is made with korean hot pepper paste for a kick and maple for sweetness. It gets a touch of nuttiness from sesame oil, rice vinegar adds brightness, and garlic creates depth. It is the trifecta of sweet, spicy and savory flavors!

Reasons to love this recipe!

This 5 minute sauce has so many uses!
It’s made with 5 ingredients.
Keeps in the fridge for up to 10 days. Bring on the flavor!

Ingredients and substitutions:

Gochujang – As this korean hot pepper paste is growing in popularity, there are more and more brands on the market. I use the Coconut Secret brand since it is gluten free, vegan, and mildly spiced. But feel free to experiment! Each brand has its own spice level and unique flavor.
Maple syrup – you can also use honey or agave.
Sesame oil – adds great flavor! If allergic, sub in another neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed.
Rice Vinegar – use unseasoned. You can also try lime juice.
Garlic – omit if you’d like.

How to make Easy Gochujang Sauce:

Whisk: Add all the ingredients to a bowl (or directly to the saucepan!) and whisk to combine.

Simmer: Over medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer. Let simmer for 60 seconds. Remove from the heat and enjoy!

Storage:

Store any leftover sauce in a lidded container – glass is best as the color may stain plastic – in the refrigerator or up to 10 days. Serve chilled.

Gluten free Gochujang:

Traditional gochujang is actually gluten free. However, most commercial brands use wheat flour as a filler to thicken the paste.

A few brands are still gluten free, but be sure to check the label! Our favorite gluten free gochujang brands are Coconut Secret and Chung Jung One.

Gochijang Sauce Uses:

This sauce adds great flavor to so many recipes!

It’s the best sauce for bibimbap!
Makes a great dipping sauce for summer rolls, dumplings, shrimp cocktail, or even sweet potato fries!
Add 1-2 tablespoons to 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to make Gochujang mayo for sandwiches. Amazing!
The perfect flavorful drizzle on cooked veggies, rice bowls, noodle bowls, and more!
Use is a marinade for baked tofu or tempeh.

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