Fromwell Stir-Fried Mushroom Gochujang

Even basic gochujang, the Korean hot pepper paste that has a savoriness similar to Japanese miso, is a real powerhouse ingredient that we consider an essential element of the Milk Street pantry. But this version from Fromwell builds on gochujang’s typical complexity, adding earthy stir-fried shiitake mushrooms locally harvested in the Korean forest. The result is perfectly balanced, funky, rich and earthy with a light sweetness, punch of spice and appropriate hit of salt. And unlike other gochujangs which are smooth, the addition of mushrooms provides an interesting level of texture and nuance that we loved. Fromwell’s gochujang is also lower in sodium than other brands and contains no added sugar. Use as a base to stews and sauces for an extra boost of savory flavor, in place of regular gochujang in any recipe that calls for it or add right to vegetables or meat like a marinade.

​ [/description-break] Ingredients [/title]Ingredients: Korean gochujang (red pepper powder, glutinous rice, soybean paste powder, malt oil, Shinan Sea Salt) 50%, Korean Shiitake Mushroom 35%, Sunchang premium gochujang 10%, sesame oil 2%, perilla 2%, garlic 1%
Allergens: None [/accordion] Specifications [/title]​Net Weight: 200 grams
Place of Origin: Korea [/accordions-break] Many of the core flavors of Korean food are built from a family of fermented soy-based condiments known as jangs. [/banner_heading] Gochujang is traditionally made by hand-mixing a slurry of soybeans, sticky rice (also known as glutinous rice), salt, malt and chili powder then fermenting the mixture in large clay pots under the sun. The fermented rice sugars give gochujang its sweetness and thick, almost sticky consistency, while the fermented soybeans contribute umami. The addition of stir-fried mushrooms in this version also adds a rich, earthiness. [/banner-text-break] Use as a base to stews and sauces for an extra boost of flavor, in place of regular gochujang or add right to vegetables or meat like a marinade. Try it in our Cabbage and Chicken Salad with Gochujang and Sesame or Tofu and Kimchi Soup. [/how-to-use-break] Refrigerate after opening.