Gochujang is a fermented soybean and chile pepper paste, and one of the building blocks of Korean cuisine. It has funk, salt, umami, spice and a hint of sweetness. “It’s like hot sauce, Korean hot ...

If you’ve ever been to a Korean restaurant, you’ve undoubtedly encountered gochujang. It adds the heat to bibimbap, lends the rich red color you see in tteokbokki, stir-fried rice cakes, and forms the ...

In Korean cooking, it’s a foundational ingredient, and just the beginning of an endless assortment of delicious meals. By Eric Kim Whenever Euny Hong’s mother flies Korean Air, she asks for an extra ...