gochujang
nounUK /ˈɡɒtʃuːdʒæŋ/
US /ˈɡoʊtʃuːdʒɑːŋ/
A thick, spicy red sauce from Korea made from chili peppers and beans.
Mom added a spoonful of gochujang to the soup to make it spicy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fermented condiment used as a base for many Korean marinades.
The chef brushed gochujang on the chicken before grilling it.
3. A flavor profile in modern fusion cooking that combines heat and sweetness.
This burger has a gochujang glaze that gives it a nice kick.
4. A cultural symbol of Korean home cooking passed down through generations.
Grandma makes her own gochujang every autumn in a big clay pot.