Recipe: A Bold Twist On Classic Tomato Ketchup With Gochujang
10 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
A spicy Korean ketchup recipe is a simple condiment that adds Korean flair to your regular ketchup. Its signature flavour comes from the essential Korean cooking sauce, called gochujang. There are thick-paste and saucy versions of gochujang, and it is renowned for its spicy, sweet, savoury notes. It is a simple condiment made from glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and chilli pepper, giving rich flavour and character. It becomes even more delicious when combined with ketchup, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, giving snacks and meals an instant flavour boost.
This Korean ketchup recipe is a great place to begin if you like experimenting with condiments. The sweetness of the brown sugar and ketchup blends nicely with the mild heat of the gochujang. This tomato ketchup is richer in flavour and can be used as a dip, spread, or glaze. It comes together in no time and doesn't need to be cooked, which is great when you're pressed for time.
This Korean-inspired sauce is super versatile and goes perfectly alongside dishes like fries, burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, and roasted vegetables. This tomato ketchup recipe is also great for adding a spicy and savoury touch to your favourite dishes, or simply serving as an enjoyable dip for appetisers.
Peel and finely grate the ginger. Also, mince the garlic as finely as possible so it blends smoothly into the sauce.
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Step 2: Add The Ingredients
In a small mixing bowl, add the ketchup, gochujang, dark brown sugar, and soy sauce. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the bowl.
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Step 3: Whisk Until Smooth
Using a whisk or spoon, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined and the sauce becomes smooth. Make sure that the gochujang and sugar are fully blended into the ketchup.
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Step 4: Serve Or Chill
Use the ketchup immediately as a dipping sauce, spread, or glaze. For a deeper flavour, cover and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
Spicy Korean ketchup recipe combines regular ketchup with gochujang, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a sweet, savoury, and spicy condiment.
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The flavours often become better over time.
The spice level is moderate and can be adjusted easily. Use less gochujang for a milder flavour or add extra gochujang if you prefer more heat.
The unique flavour in this tomato ketchup recipe comes from gochujang, a traditional Korean ingredient made from fermented soybeans, glutinous rice, and chilli peppers.