makes
125 ml
prep
5 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
125 ml
serves
preparation
5
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 60 g (2 oz/¼ cup) Korean fermented soybean paste (doenjang) (see Note)
- 2 tbsp Korean chilli paste (gochujang) (see Note)
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp caster (superfine) sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Note
• Both doenjang and gochujang are available from Asian grocers.
Recipe and images from Little Korea Iconic Dishes and Cult Recipes by Billy Law, Smith Street Books, RRP $49.99
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
