Gochujang Marinade

Gochujang Marinade

A sweet, spicy Korean-style marinade that caramelizes into a sticky, deeply flavored crust.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 55/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This marinade balances the fermented heat of gochujang with soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and sesame oil. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and caramelizes beautifully under a broiler or on a grill. Let proteins soak for at least an hour to pull in the deep, savory-sweet flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

  2. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds until evenly combined.

  3. Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Gochujang Marinade

This marinade balances the fermented heat of gochujang with soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and sesame oil. It works well on chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and caramelizes beautifully under a broiler or on a grill. Let proteins soak for at least an hour to pull in the deep, savory-sweet flavor.

10 min 16 oz 55 cal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 2

    Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Use immediately to marinate meat, tofu, or vegetables, or transfer to a sealed jar and refrigerate until ready to use.