Kim Dae-seok's Shiitake Mushroom Gochujang

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Do not fill the pot with all the water at once when boiling garlic water—start with half, then add the rest later to prevent overflow.
• Using finely blended soybean paste instead of salt powder allows you to achieve deep, clinging umami flavor immediately without needing long fermentation.
• The gochujang may appear slightly thin right after making it, but after 2–3 days, the chili powder will absorb moisture and thicken to the perfect consistency.
• Immediately after preparation, the gochujang may have a sharp raw garlic taste, but as it ferments in the refrigerator, the harshness fades and the flavor becomes smoother and richer.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make deep-flavored homemade gochujang quickly and easily, without the complexity of traditional methods.
• ⭐People seeking the natural umami depth of shiitake mushrooms instead of the artificial sweetness found in commercial gochujang.
• ⭐Home cooks looking to create a powerful flavor enhancer that dramatically improves stews, stir-fries, and other dishes.