Gochujang Recipes You’ll Love: From Bibimbap to Korean BBQ

Gochujang Recipes You’ll Love: From Bibimbap to Korean BBQ

Gochujang, Korea’s iconic fermented chili paste, is the backbone of countless beloved dishes. From street food to home kitchens, its sweet, spicy, and umami-rich flavor makes everything more craveable. If you’ve got a tub of gochujang and no idea what to do with it—start here.

Gochujang isn’t just spicy—it’s deeply flavorful. These dishes highlight its full potential.

1. Bibimbap (비빔밥)

This colorful mixed rice bowl features sautéed vegetables, fried egg, and your protein of choice, all brought together with a generous spoonful of gochujang. Don’t forget a drizzle of sesame oil!

A beautifully arranged bibimbap in a traditional Korean ttukbaegi (stone pot), topped with a sunny-side-up egg, assorted seasoned vegetables, minced beef, and a dollop of gochujang, served with kimchi and soup on the side.

2. Tteokbokki (떡볶이)

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a gochujang-based sauce with fish cakes and scallions. It’s the ultimate Korean comfort food—sweet, spicy, and addictive.
Want to try making it yourself? Here’s an easy homemade tteokbokki recipe to get you started.

A steaming bowl of tteokbokki (Korean spicy rice cakes) garnished with tender fish cakes, a halved boiled egg, and finely chopped green onions. The rich red gochujang-based sauce glistens, making this a mouthwatering and authentic Korean street food dish.

3. Gochujang Butter Noodles

This fusion favorite combines cooked noodles with butter, a touch of soy sauce, and a spoonful of gochujang. The result? A creamy, spicy, and deeply satisfying dish that comes together in under 10 minutes.

A cozy bowl of gochujang butter noodles—chewy noodles coated in a rich, spicy-sweet Korean chili paste sauce, finished with shredded cheese and sliced scallions. A golden fork lifts a perfect swirl, capturing the irresistible texture and glossy sheen of this East-meets-West fusion dish.

4. Korean BBQ Marinade

Mix gochujang with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to create a bold marinade for pork or beef. Ideal for bulgogi, grilled pork belly, or spicy chicken skewers.

A smooth and glossy gochujang-based Korean marinade, perfect for Korean BBQ and spicy chicken dishes. The sauce, made with fermented chili paste, garlic, and a hint of sweetness, is served in a simple white ceramic bowl, ready to add bold flavor to any dish.

5. Spicy Gochujang Chicken

Whether baked, grilled, or pan-fried, chicken gets a fiery upgrade with a gochujang glaze. Serve with rice and a side of pickled radish to balance the heat.

A mouthwatering serving of Korean yangnyeom chicken, glistening in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based glaze. The crispy chicken is placed on white parchment paper in a rustic ceramic bowl, with a side of crunchy pickled radish — a classic Korean fried chicken pairing. Perfectly styled for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.

More Recipes Coming Soon

Stay tuned for even more ways to cook with gochujang—like spicy mayo dips, stews, and even salad dressings. Got a favorite gochujang dish? Let us know!