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Chogochujang (Korean Spicy Vinegar Sauce, 초고추장)
Category: Korean Home Cooking🕒 5 mins🍽️ 3 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
Korea has so many different sauces, just like in Germany where there are a variety of sauces to enjoy with fries besides mayonnaise. One of the most popular sauces in Korea is chogochujang, a sauce made with a base of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and vinegar.
This sauce pairs perfectly with blanched broccoli, dashima (kombu seaweed), boiled squid, and various types of jeon (Korean pancakes). Many regions in Korea enjoy dipping these foods into chogochujang.
If you like a sweet and spicy flavor, you should definitely try making this sauce. It’s even delicious when mixed with rice!
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
Instructions
You can actually buy chogochujang pre-made, but if you have the ingredients, it’s very easy to make at home. Simply mix all the ingredients together, and that’s it!
Feel free to make a larger batch (double or triple the recipe) and store it for later use. It’s convenient to have ready whenever you need it.
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.