Swicy Gochujang: Sweet & Spicy Sauce
A vibrant, versatile Korean-inspired sauce perfectly balancing sweet and spicy notes, ideal for glazing, dipping, or stir-frying.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup gochujang Korean chili paste
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 0.25 cup water or chicken/vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and water.
- Whisk all ingredients together until well combined and the brown sugar has dissolved.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer the Swicy Gochujang sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Adjust brown sugar for more sweetness or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat. Excellent as a glaze for chicken wings, a dipping sauce for spring rolls, or mixed into noodles.