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Homemade Gochujang Substitute

Here's a quick and effective homemade gochujang substitute that you can throw together in a couple of minutes with just a few ingredients.
Course Sides
Cuisine Korean
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 16 tablespoons
Calories 30kcal
Author Jess & Dan

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup gochugaru or regular chili flakes
  • 0.25 cup doenjang - or miso paste, white or yellow
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a small blender.
    0.25 cup gochugaru, 0.25 cup doenjang, 0.25 cup water, 3 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Blitz until smooth - it should create a pretty thick mixture, similar to miso or tomato paste. If it's too thick during blending, add a little water, around 1 teaspoon at a time until loose enough.

Notes

  • Coconut aminos, liquid aminos tamari or low sodium soy sauce can be used instead of soy sauce.
  • Transfer into an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg