Incredible Gochujang Sauce (2024)

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Mix up your sauce ingredients.

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You’re Done! Yum!

Use it to dip, dunk, drizzle, spread, swoop, and/or all of the above. Here is a picture of this gochujang sauce on a kale and cabbage salad (similar to this guy!) with air fryer chicken on top.

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup mayo (vegan or regular)
• 1–2 tablespoons gochujang sauce (I use a sauce like this)
• 1 clove grated garlic
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste

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1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste and adjust! I usually add a small pinch of salt because I love salt. You can also thin it out with a tablespoon of water so more of a drizzle if that’s what you’re going for!
2. Serve as a dip with grilled or air-fried chicken, a dressing for a creamy slaw, a spread on a burger – whatever floats your boat. It’s all so delicious.

How long does this gochujang sauce keep in the fridge?

This gochujang sauce will keep for about a week in the fridge! She does well as a make-ahead option!

What gochujang sauce should I buy?

This Bibigo brand gochujang sauce is my favorite. It’s not as spicy as a paste and works well as a table sauce, or mixed into another sauce (like this one right here)! It’s a bit on the sweet side, but it’s not overly spicy. I find 2 tablespoons is the right amount for us but you may want more or less. Currently, the brand is owned by CJ CheilJedang Corporation which is a South Korean international food company based in Seoul, and – lucky for us – their products are widely available at many US grocers. I buy it at Target but also see it at Cub Foods, Costco, and other local grocers.

What can I put gochujang sauce on?

Okay don’t even get me started. Burgers. Grilled chicken or veggies. Rice bowls. Sandwiches. Salads. Dipping straight with air-fried chicken, tofu, or salmon. SO MANY GOOD OPTIONS.

How can you make gochujang less spicy?

First of all, use the table sauce (here’s a link one more time) and not a paste. The paste will be more concentrated and spicy. Secondly, if you’re sensitive to spice, use less as what’s directed here in the recipe and compliment with some other dried spices that will give color and flavor but no heat – like paprika or chili powder.

Is gochujang sauce dairy-free?

Yes, both the paste and the table sauce should be dairy-free, making it excellent for vegans!

Is gochujang gluten-free?

Surprisingly, gochujang may contain gluten. Some varieties have glutinous rice flour, which is safe for people who have celiac disease. Some gochujang has barley malt, or soy sauce, which is not safe for people who have celiac disease. Here’s more on that if you’re looking to ensure your gochujang sauce is gluten-free.