{"id":184164,"date":"2025-08-28T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heatsupply.nl\/gochujang-the-korean-flavor-enhancer-you-need-to-try\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:14:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:14:31","slug":"gochujang-the-korean-flavor-enhancer-you-need-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heatsupply.nl\/en\/blog\/gochujang-the-korean-flavor-enhancer-you-need-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"Gochujang: The Korean flavor enhancer you need to try"},"content":{"rendered":"

New to the Heatsupply range is Gochujang. The Korean flavor enhancer we’ve already seen in some of our hot sauces, like the La Pimenterie Gochuracha<\/a>. But now also in its purest form, Korean chili paste in a jar.<\/p>\n

But what exactly is Gochujang? And how do you use it? We’re happy to tell you and you’ll probably add a jar to your next order too.<\/p>\n

What is gochujang?<\/h2>\n

Gochujang<\/a> (pronounced “goo-choo-jang”) is a real flavor enhancer. This thick, red paste combines four fundamental flavors that together create this magical paste. The base consists of red chili peppers for the kick, glutinous rice flour that provides natural sweetness, fermented soybeans for depth and salt for the perfect balance.<\/p>\n

The real secret lies in the fermentation process. In Korea, gochujang is traditionally fermented for months in large earthenware pots under the open sky. This slow fermentation develops that unique “sweet spiciness”, which is really a top addition to many dishes.<\/p>\n

The flavor explosion you don’t expect<\/h2>\n

Where sriracha sets your mouth on fire and Chinese chili oil makes you cry, gochujang offers something totally different: the perfect combination of spicy, sweet and umami.<\/p>\n

This flavor makes gochujang incredibly versatile. A little bit transforms your simple scrambled eggs into a Korean delicacy, or your piece of meat into a masterpiece.<\/p>\n

How to use gochujang<\/h2>\n

Time to start incorporating gochujang into your kitchen. But how?<\/p>\n