21 Recipes with Gochujang
21 easy and flavorful recipes using gochujang. This Korean chili paste adds a sweet, salty, and spicy kick to enhance your dishes.
If you’re unsure what to do with that tube of gochujang in your fridge, I’ve got recipe ideas for you. I’ve compiled a variety recipes using gochujang as a key ingredient.
These dishes are easy to make and packed with flavor. Once you try any of these 21 gochujang recipes, you’ll keep coming back to this Korean chili paste.
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Gochujang is great for adding flavor and spice to food. You can use it in various dishes like soups, stews, marinades, and sauces.
It provides a unique taste that’s both spicy and sweet. Additionally, gochujang can serve as a dipping sauce or spread to enhance the flavor of snacks or sandwiches.
What is gochujang?
For those who don’t know yet, gochujang is a red, thick chili paste from Korea. It’s deeply savory, peppery, pungent, slightly sweet, and spicy!
This paste makes everything taste better! It’s made from Korean chili powder (gochugaru), rice syrup (jocheong), fermented soybeans (mejugaru), and salt. Gochujang adds both flavor and heat to dishes. It’s used in many Korean recipes to give them their special taste.
If you’re interested in making it yourself, I’ve got an easy homemade gochujang recipe for you. With this recipe, you can savor the authentic flavor of Korean chili paste anytime you crave it, and use it in a multitude of recipes calling for gochujang.
21 Recipes with Gochujang
Chicken Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Chicken)
Chicken bulgogi is a quick and flavorful Korean BBQ dish made with gochujang. Broiled to perfection and easy cleanup, it's a perfect weeknight dinner!
Classic Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)
This classic tteokbokki is made the real Korean way — chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with fish cakes, leeks, and a hint of umami from savory stock. Bold, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.
NYT Gochujang Caramel Cookies
Gochujang caramel cookies bring a spicy twist to classic sugar cookies. Blending sweet and spicy with rich gochujang caramel, they offer a unique, crispy-yet-chewy cookie experience. Makes 12 large cookiesAdapted from New York Times Cooking
Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum) is a quick Korean stir-fry made with thinly sliced pork, gochujang, and a touch of sweetness. It cooks in under 20 minutes and delivers bold, smoky-sweet flavors—perfect with rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves.
The BEST Crispy Korean Fried Chicken
The BEST Korean fried chicken recipe! These wings are extra crispy on the outside and wonderfully moist inside, all coated in a mouth-watering spicy gochujang glaze. This is Korean fried chicken at its best.
Dakgangjeong (Korean Fried Chicken Nuggets)
Make dakgangjeong, Korea’s beloved crispy chicken bites, right at home! These bite-sized Korean fried chicken nuggets are double-fried for extra crunch and coated in a glossy, sweet-spicy gochujang glaze. They’re quick to make (ready in under an hour) and perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or game-day snacks.
Hot Cheese Buldak (Korean Fire Chicken)
Cheese Buldak, or Korean fire chicken, combines spicy chicken seasoned with gochujang and melted cheese. It's a flavorful dish perfect for spicy food lovers.
Korean Sloppy Joes (with Gochujang)
This Korean sloppy Joes got a little flavor twist from all American classic, sloppy Joes. The addition of Korean chili paste (gochujang) makes the ordinary Sloppy Joes into extra ordinary.
Korean Pan-Fried Spicy Mackerel (Gogalbi)
Pan-fried spicy mackerel (Gogalbi, ê³ ê°ˆë¹„) is a flavorful Korean dish from Busan. Made with crispy mackerel fillets and a sweet, tangy chili glaze, it’s quick, easy, and perfect served with rice!
Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Noodles with Kimchi)
Bibim guksu is a spicy Korean cold noodle dish with gochujang, kimchi, and fresh toppings. Quick, refreshing, and perfect for summer—ready in under 20 minutes!
Rose Tteokbokki (Creamy Korean Rice Cakes)
This rose tteokbokki recipe combines chewy rice cakes with a silky gochujang cream sauce. Inspired by Korean bunsik shops, it’s creamy, mildly spicy, and perfect for sharing.
20-Minute Beef Gochujang Noodles
Enjoy flavorful beef gochujang noodles in under 20 minutes! This easy Korean-inspired one-bowl meal combines spicy gochujang paste, sweet apple, and pantry staples, with simple customization options.
Homemade Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Sauce)
Make samjang at home with this easy recipe! This authentic Korean dipping sauce is essential for your Korean BBQ, lettuce wraps, and other popular Korean dishes. Ready in just 5 minutes!
Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Spicy, crunchy Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim) with gochugaru and gochujang. A quick 15-minute side dish that pairs perfectly with BBQ or grilled meats.
Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Squid Stir-Fry)
Ojingeo Bokkeum is a Korean spicy squid stir-fry ideal for seafood and spice enthusiasts. This easy recipe uses a few staple Korean ingredients to create a delicious, flavor-packed meal.
Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry)
A one-pan Chuncheon-style dakgalbi made with tender chicken, rice cakes, and veggies in a spicy gochujang sauce. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Gochujang Jjigae (Spicy Zucchini Stew)
Gochujang jjigae is packed with robust flavor. This popular Korean stew is made with summer zucchini (or squash) and pork. It's on the spicy side but not overly so.
Spicy Korean Snail Salad with Vermicelli Noodles
Delicious spicy Korean style sea snail salad is made with canned sea snail and vegetables. Serve with cold vermicelli noodles.
Rice Cake Skewers, Tteok Kkochi (떡꼬치)
These Rice cake skewers (Ttoek-kkochi) are another variation of popular Korean street food. The rice cakes are pan-fried on skewers and glazed with a delicious sauce made with gochujang.
Broiled Red Snapper with Korean Chili Sauce
Broiled red snapper is a popular Korean fish recipe. It's topped with Korean chili sauce made with gochujang. So delicious!
Spicy Korean Pork Taco with Soy Lime Vinaigrette
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors in our Spicy Korean pork taco made with gochujang. Drizzled with a zesty soy-lime vinaigrette for a mouthwatering twist!
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21 Recipes with Gochujang: Chicken Bulgogi
Chicken bulgogi is a simple and fast Korean BBQ chicken dish made with gochujang. You can grill, broil, or pan-fry this slightly sweet and savory chicken.
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, boneless & skinless
- 3 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), optional
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp Korean corn syrup (mulyeot)
- 1 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim), optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5-6 perilla leaves (kkaennip), thinly sliced, to garnish, optional
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Out a piece of plastic wrap over chicken thighs and pound with a meat hammer to stretch and tenderize; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, corn syrup, rice wine, sesame oil, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss together to coat evenly. Let the chicken rest on a room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil; place an oven shelving to 5-6 inch below the heat source. Grease a cooling rack with a spray oil and place on top of a large baking pan (half sheet size) lined with foil.
- Spread the chicken pieces on the rack without overlapping. Broil 4-5 minute or until the surface is slightly charred. Turn the chicken to the other side and broil for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Keep an eye on the chicken so that you don't char them too much.
- Cut the chicken thighs into a bite size chunks and place in a serving dish. Garnish with thinly sliced perilla leaves and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice.
Calories: 633kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 44g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 221mg, Sodium: 607mg, Potassium: 630mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 1001IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 3mg
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