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    Gochujang Mayo

    Published: Oct 23, 2022 by Lee-Ann · 2 Comments

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    Easy Gochujang Mayo sauce is so delicious you will want to slather this flavour packed mayonnaise sauce on just about everything!

    With only 4 ingredients, gochujang mayo comes together super fast - you can be dipping all your favourite finger foods in about 2 minutes tops!

    orange coloured mayonnnaise in a grey bowl on a wooden board.

    So, what is gochujang? It's a dark red paste made with fermented rice, hot chili pepper, garlic and salt which originated in Korea.

    This gochujang mayonnaise is made by combining hot and slightly sweet gochujang paste with rich and creamy mayonnaise.

    Another thing I really love about these homemade sauces is that it's easy to control the level of spiciness to cater for lots of different tastes and heat preferences.

    The addition of kewpie mayonnaise in this gochujang dipping sauce really balances out the spice level.

    If you are concerned about the heat level, it's best to build up the level gradually by adding the gochujang in a smaller amount at first if you like.

    It's always easier to add a little more heat than to try and tone it down if you find it too spicy.

    Table of Contents

    • Why you will love this gochujang mayo
    • What you need to make gochujang mayo
    • How to make gochujang mayo
    • How to use it
    • Top tips
    • Variations and substitutions
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Other recipes you may like
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Gochujang Mayo

    Why you will love this gochujang mayo

    • Creamy and savoury mayo sauce with a little kick of heat.
    • Easy to control the spice level to suit you and your family.

    What you need to make gochujang mayo

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    • gochujang paste
    • kewpie mayonnaise
    • sesame oil
    • lemon juice

    *Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions

    How to make gochujang mayo

    1. Place the gochujang paste, kewpie mayo and sesame oil into a small bowl then mix to blend.
    2. Add lemon juice to taste.
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    How to use it

    • Great for a dipping sauce for things like chips or peeled shrimp.
    • Use on burgers or sandwiches.
    • A fast and simple salad dressing for a side of your favourite crunchy slaw.

    Top tips

    • Kewpie mayonnaise and gochujang paste can be found in most large supermarkets. In my local supermarket you can find them in the Asian foods section.
    • Make it look a bit fancy when you serve it by garnishing with some toasted sesame seeds or finely sliced green onions (scallions).

    Variations and substitutions

    • Gochujang (similar to a lot of other hot sauces) already contains garlic, but you could beef up the garlic taste and create gochujang aioli by adding a small clove of fresh garlic.
    • Regular mayo can be substituted for the kewpie mayo in this gochujang mayo recipe, but it will change the taste.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is gochujang mayo?

    A combination of gochujang paste and creamy mayonnaise which gives you a creamy condiment with a spicy kick of heat.

    How do you store gochujang before opening?

    Before opening it can be kept on the shelf at room temperature, but needs to be refrigerated after opening.

    Is Sriracha the same as gochujang?

    No.

    Where is gochujang in the grocery store?

    In the Asian foods section.

    Other recipes you may like

    Sriracha Aioli - a quick and tasty homemade condiment for fish tacos, steaks or burgers. Also an awesome spicy dipping sauce for french fries or chicken wings.

    Honey Sriracha Sauce - a combination of hot and spicy sriracha and sweet honey giving you a perfectly balanced hot but sweet dipping sauce.

    📖 Recipe

    orange coloured mayonnnaise in a grey bowl on a wooden board.

    Gochujang Mayo

    Gochujang Mayo combines hot and spicy gochujang paste with kewpie mayonnaise to make a creamy and slightly sweet condiment with a kick of heat. Perfect for dipping all of your favourite finger foods.
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    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Serving: 8
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Lee-Ann Grace

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon gochujang paste
    • 8 tablespoon kewpie mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • fresh lemon juice to taste

    Instructions

    • Place the gochujang paste, kewpie mayo and sesame oil into a small bowl then mix to blend.
      2 tablespoon gochujang paste
      8 tablespoon kewpie mayonnaise
      ½ teaspoon sesame oil
    • Add fresh lemon juice to taste.
      fresh lemon juice to taste

    Notes

    • Kewpie mayonnaise and gochujang paste can be found in most large supermarkets. In my local supermarket you can find them in the Asian foods section.
    • Make it look a bit fancy when you serve it by garnishing with some toasted sesame seeds or finely sliced green onions (scallions).
    *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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    1. John

      December 14, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      With this recipe I will be making my own at home from now on. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Lee-Ann

        December 14, 2022 at 12:08 pm

        My pleasure, John!

        Reply

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