Quick-n-Easy Gochujang Marinade

Lucky Foods were looking for food bloggers to compete in a food blogger recipe challenge.  I was honored that I was one of the 30 bloggers chosen for this contest.   Each food blogger was sent (3) of their Korean sauces to create a unique appetizer and entrée dish.  If you missed my entrée dish recipe submission – check out my Better Than Your Mom’s Meatloaf post!

We were sent samples of the following:

• Kalbi BBQ Sauce (Vegan / Gluten Free / Non-GMO Certified)
  • A staple in Korean cooking and traditionally used for short ribs. Offering a combination of sweet and savory flavors and a zing of ginger. You can use as a marinade to make authentic Korean BBQ at home, or add into a wok for a delicious stir fry sauce.

• Kimchi Mayo (Vegan / Gluten Free / Non-GMO Certified)

  • A blend of vegan mayonnaise and their Kimchi Hot Sauce. They use gochugaru – the same chili pepper that gives Kimchi its spicy flavor to create this creamy condiment that will be your new go-to on everything from sandwiches to veggie platters.

• Gochujang (Vegan / Non-GMO Certifed)

  • A staple in ethnic cooking, Gochujang, is a red chili pepper paste made from authentic Korean chili peppers. This paste offers a healthy amount of lingering heat, while adding subtle sweetness and umami flavor from the fermented soybeans. Use in moderation in everything from stews to marinades.

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This post is sponsored by Lucky Foods, but all opinions are 100% my own.

For the appetizer submission, I wanted to make something that could be used for a variety of dishes.  This recipe uses Gochujang, but combines other Asian flavors like soy sauce, fresh minced garlic and minced onion/chives to make a flavorful marinade or even a salad dressing!

You can use this marinade for chicken, beef, or even pork.   Just pour marinade and let sit in fridge for at least an hour or two.

Example recipe idea – Marinade some chicken and cook chicken on the grill.  Added grilled chicken to a simple salad and use extra unused marinade as a tangy vinaigrette.

You can even mix a little in your favorite hummus to kick it up a notch!

Recipe ideas are endless!

Quick-n-Easy Gochujang Marinade

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Author: Sweet Dash of Sass

Recipe type: Appetizer

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 3 TBSP Lucky Foods Gochujang
• 1½ TBSP sugar
• 3 TBSP rice wine vinegar
• 4 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP sesame oil
• 3 TBSP Soy Sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp dried minced onion
• 2 tsp dried or fresh chives

Instructions

1. Whisk all ingredients together and store in air-tight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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