Kochujang (gochujang) Substitute
If you can not get Kochujang in your area you can make a substitute chile paste that, while it will not taste the same, can be used with acceptable results.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon soybean paste or miso (can be omitted if unavailable - but will change the taste)
3 tablespoons finely ground red chile pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cloves pressed or minced garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon korean rice wine or a cooking wine
1 teaspoon pure roasted sesame seed oil
water as needed
Directions
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients except the sesame oil, adding just enough water to form a thick paste.
Allow to sit at room temperature for at least one half hour.
Add sesame oil (and a little more water if needed), mix well and let sit another ten minutes.
Refrigerate until use.
Note:
After sitting, you may need to add a small amount of water to regain the paste consistency.
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