gochujang
noun
go·chu·jang
ˈgō-ˈchü-ˈjäŋ 
: a spicy paste used in Korean cuisine that is made from red chili peppers, glutinous rice, and fermented soybeans
With Ms. Kim's encouragement, I made a version of her Korean bouillabaisse by sautéing kimchi with gochujang, soy sauce and fish sauce, then adding stock and a mix of shrimp, scallops and mussels. The gochujang added flavor and served as a thickener.—
Jane Black
Jane BlackKorean supermarkets, like H Mart in Manhattan, carry not only all manner of foods—like gochujang, three-layered pork belly, and Korean snacks—but also a range of practical (affordable) kitchen and home goods.—Lauren Ro
Lauren RoExamples of gochujang in a Sentence
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Serve with chips and if desired drizzle with gochujang or sriracha.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Toki Doki: The Eat Street burger joint is serving wings with both a dry rub and a homemade, gluten-free gochujang sauce.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Sauces and condiments, like a sweet and spicy gochujang or a tamarind honey yogurt, were flavorful additions to dishes like a chicken and broccoli stir-fry or paneer curry.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The gochujang adds spicy notes to the cocktail as well as a subtle smokiness and a bit of sweetness on the finish.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Instead of relying on jalapeño peppers for heat, gochujang — a spicy, savory, fermented red chili paste that’s a staple in Korean cooking — is used in the tequila cocktail, along with lime juice and triple sec, to add a touch of heat.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
And if that isn’t enough, another round brings out more fried chicken, tossed in either soy garlic or gochujang glaze.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
This location opened in 2004, long before Publix carried gochujang.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The center offers the opportunity to make gochujang pastes following traditional methods—including cooking the ingredients in large clay onggi jars over a fire.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Toki Doki: The Eat Street burger joint is serving wings with both a dry rub and a homemade, gluten-free gochujang sauce.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Sauces and condiments, like a sweet and spicy gochujang or a tamarind honey yogurt, were flavorful additions to dishes like a chicken and broccoli stir-fry or paneer curry.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
The gochujang adds spicy notes to the cocktail as well as a subtle smokiness and a bit of sweetness on the finish.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Instead of relying on jalapeño peppers for heat, gochujang — a spicy, savory, fermented red chili paste that’s a staple in Korean cooking — is used in the tequila cocktail, along with lime juice and triple sec, to add a touch of heat.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
And if that isn’t enough, another round brings out more fried chicken, tossed in either soy garlic or gochujang glaze.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
This location opened in 2004, long before Publix carried gochujang.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The center offers the opportunity to make gochujang pastes following traditional methods—including cooking the ingredients in large clay onggi jars over a fire.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Gochujang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gochujang. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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