Name: Gochujang Stir-Fry Sauce
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sugar

Gochujang Stir-Fry Sauce

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Get Korean-style flavor with this quick gochujang stir-fry sauce. Use it for stir-fries, as a marinade for chicken or beef or toss it with noodles.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on April 18, 2024

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Nutrition Notes

Is This Sauce Gluten-Free?

As is, this recipe is not gluten-free since it contains soy sauce. However, you could use a gluten-free soy sauce substitute, such as tamari, coconut aminos or Bragg Liquid Aminos. All of these options taste very similar to soy sauce and will add that earthy umami flavor to this sauce.

If I Use a Soy Sauce Substitute, Will This Recipe Be Soy-Free?

Unfortunately, no. While you could reduce the soy content by using coconut aminos, which are soy-free, the gochujang paste itself is made from fermented soybeans.

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What Is Gochujang? Is There a Substitute?

Gochujang is a fermented spicy condiment made from red chiles, soybeans and salt. Typically, the main ingredients are fermented soybeans ground with red chiles and powdered rice, plus a little salt and sweetener. You can find gochujang in most supermarkets and it keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. To make a substitute for gochujang, combine 2 tablespoons of white miso, 2 tablespoons of chile sauce (such as Sriracha) and 2 teaspoons of molasses.

What Can I Make With Gochujang Stir-Fry Sauce?

Use this tasty sauce in stir-fries, or as a marinade for grilled chicken, grilled steak, grilled fish or grilled vegetables. Toss it with noodles, zucchini noodles or other types of vegetable noodles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Gochujang Stir-Fry Sauce Ahead?

Yes, you can make the sauce ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez

Ingredients

¼ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

Combine gochujang, lemon juice, ginger, soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil and sugar in a small bowl.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91	Calories
4g	Fat
13g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 1g	3%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Vitamin A 1IU	0%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Folate 2mcg	0%
Sodium 484mg	21%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Magnesium 3mg	1%
Potassium 25mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.