Ingredient encyclopedia · Korean Pantry
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Gochugaru
A Korean pantry staple — fermented depth (jang) plus chili warmth. A jar of gochujang converts more weeknight dinners than any single ingredient.
Keep it fresh
Storage & shopping
Storage
Fermented pastes refrigerate after opening and keep months to years, deepening as they go.
Put it to work
Recipes with gochugaru
Bulgogi Marinade
Korean · Marinade
10 min
Easy
120 kcal
Mapo Tofu
Sichuan · Dinner
30 min
Easy
420 kcal
Tteokbokki
Korean · Snack
25 min
Easy
420 kcal
Quick Napa Kimchi (Mak Kimchi)
Korean · Side
40 min
Easy
40 kcal