And if you don’t have gochujang on hand, fear not; you can substitute another spicy condiment such as harissa paste, Sriracha or chile crisp. Featured Recipe. Gochujang Shrimp Pasta.

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 ...

The thing is, gochujang — a mix of glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and gochugaru, the glorious red-pepper powder, among other additives — might be good in a pinch when you’re out and ...