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KISS Gochujang

Your first homemade umami paste

JD
Sep 10, 2024
∙ Paid

Gochujang has been having a moment, and will surely reach sriracha-level recognition soon. This condiment is amazing because it combines all of the key flavor elements (umami, spicy, sweet, sour and salty) into a balanced concentrate. That’s also what makes it so versatile (much more so than sriracha), enhancing BBQ sauces, soups, braises, salad dressin…

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