37 Gochujang Recipes That Pack a Fruity, Spicy Punch
Gochujang is a staple in Korean cooking and one of our favorite condiments to have on hand. Not familiar with it? It’s the bright fermented red paste found in everything from bibimbap to tteokbokki to dakgalbi. We love it for its sweet heat that's so versatile—it's just as at home on fried chicken as it is on roasted cauliflower or in kimchi miso soup. These gochujang recipes showcase the best of the Korean chile paste in speedy weeknight meals, labor-of-love roasts, and slurpy noodles. Gochujang does pack some heat—adjust the spice level to your taste.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie2/37Gochujang Sloppy Joes
When it comes to sloppy joes, the sloppier the better. Smoky-sweet Korean gochujang lends a hum of heat to this version inspired by deputy food editor Hana Asbrink's childhood.
Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling Thu Buser3/37Spicy Sausage Ragù With Scissor-Cut Noodles
A quick sausage ragù with sweet-spicy gochujang and lots of butter. Excellent with store-bought or handmade noodles.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Dayna Seman.4/37Gochujang-Sesame Noodles
Alex Lau5/37Kimchi Udon With Scallions
The power trio of butter, kimchi, and gochujang produces an umami ballad so beautiful in this udon recipe, you’ll want to play it over and over again.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Sophie Strangio7/37Sticky and Spicy Baked Cauliflower
Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling by Thu Buser8/37Spicy Kimchi Sujebi
Fiery kimchi stew with chewy hand-torn noodles is Korean comfort food at its finest.
Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Cyd McDowell. Prop Styling by Paige Hicks9/37Crispy Rice Cakes With Halloumi Cheese and Gochujang Brown Butter
Photograph by Jenny Huang, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Martha Bernabe11/37Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman12/37Spicy Kimchi–Sweet Potato Fritters
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime14/37Spicy Braised Eggplant Noodles
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Pearl Jones15/37Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp With Cabbage Slaw and Gochujang Mayo
Photograph by Peden + Munk, Food Styling by Diana Yen, Prop Styling by Hannah Ferrara16/37Spicy Korean-Style Grilled Corn
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman17/37Crispy Pork Cutlets With Kimchi Slaw
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman19/37Inside-Out Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco, prop styling by Emily Eisen20/37Spicy Pork Bowl With Greens and Carrots
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson21/37Grilled Pork Ribs with Gochujang Barbecue Sauce
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Ayesha Patel22/37Crunchy Gochujang Fennel
This spicy banchan makes a perfectly crisp accompaniment to any number of Korean BBQ recipes.
Matt Haas25/37Parachute's Steak-and-Egg Bibimbap
Not ready to commit to a special dolsot bowl? Toast the cooked rice mixture in a generous splash of vegetable oil in a large skillet until a crunchy layer forms, then pile on the ingredients as described to build your own rice bowl.
Danny Kim30/37Gochujang-and-Sesame-Roasted Winter Squash
This would work with any other winter squash—acorn and delicata don’t even have to be peeled.
37/37Korean Fried Chicken Wings
In this chicken recipe, these wings are lacquered in a spicy-sweet sauce of gochujang, honey, brown sugar, and vinegar. Save some of that glaze to use as a dipping sauce on the side.
