Kim Dae-seok's All-Purpose Stir-Fried Gochujang

• gochujang 300g
• minced beef (lean cut) 200g
• dried shrimp handful (10g)
• onion 1/4 piece
• green chili peppers 3 pieces
• garlic 5 cloves (19g)
• vegetable oil 1.5 tablespoons
• mirin 3 tablespoons
• soy sauce 1 tablespoon
• plum syrup 1 tablespoon
• sugar 1 tablespoon
• joecheong (corn syrup) 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• The key to this rich, savory umami flavor lies in roasting the dried shrimp in oil first before grinding—it’s a secret no one else can replicate.
• After adding gochujang, keep the heat low—high heat causes the bottom to burn quickly, so always reduce to medium-low and stir continuously.
• Adding joecheong (corn syrup) at the final stage enhances the color and gives the stir-fry gochujang a glossy, appetizing sheen.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want a magical gochujang that tastes amazing just by mixing into rice, like bibimbap or lettuce wraps.
• ⭐Anyone looking to stock up on a reliable, all-purpose base sauce that acts like a cheat code in countless recipes.