CJ Haechandle Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste 1kg

Korea's No.1 Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste in a Generous 1kg Tub

CJ Haechandle Gochujang is the benchmark by which all other Korean hot pepper pastes are measured. Produced by CJ CheilJedang, South Korea's largest food manufacturer, this is the paste you will find in virtually every Korean household and professional kitchen. The Korean paste is made with sun-dried red chillies (taeyangcho), fermented soybean, glutinous rice and koji, producing a flavour that is simultaneously spicy, deeply savoury, subtly sweet and faintly smoky. The texture is thick and smooth, clinging to whatever it touches without being gluey. At 10.1% red pepper powder content, the heat is assertive but not punishing, sitting comfortably in the medium-hot range that suits both everyday cooking and bold recipes. The 1kg tub is the format serious cooks reach for, offering genuine value and enough paste to last through weeks of regular use. It carries both Halal and Vegan certification, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary requirements.

How to Cook with Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste

Gochujang is one of the most versatile condiments in the Korean ingredients pantry. The most iconic use is bibimbap, where a spoonful is stirred through rice, vegetables and egg just before eating. It is equally at home in tteokbokki, the beloved Korean rice cake dish, where it forms the base of the glossy, spicy sauce alongside fish cakes and spring onion. For Korean fried chicken or pork belly, mix gochujang with a little sesame oil, garlic, honey and soy sauce to create a sticky glaze that caramelises beautifully under heat. Stir a tablespoon into soups and stews such as doenjang jjigae or sundubu jjigae to add depth and colour. Beyond Korean cooking, it works brilliantly as a marinade for grilled meats, a stirred-through addition to noodle dishes, or even as a base for a spicy mayo dip. A small amount goes a long way, so the 1kg tub will serve you well across many different dishes. Store in the refrigerator after opening and keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colour and flavour.

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