The BIBIGO Gochujang hot red pepper paste (500 g) is an authentic Korean chili paste with an intense, spicy-hot and slightly sweet taste. Made from fermented ingredients such as short grain rice, soybeans and red chili powder (11.3%), it brings a deep umami note to every dish. This versatile paste is ready to eat and ideal as a dip, for marinades or for refining classic Korean recipes such as bibimbap or bulgogi.
🍽️ Serving suggestion
Perfect as a dip for grilled meat, as a marinade for Korean BBQ or as a topping in bowls and rice dishes such as bibimbap.
⏲️ Preparation time
No preparation time required – ready to eat straight away.
🍜 Types of use
Seasonings: For soups, stews or rice dishes. Sauce base: For marinades or Korean BBQ sauces. Dip: With meat, tofu or vegetables.
🥗 Ingredients & Allergens
Corn glucose syrup, short grain rice, water, red chili powder (11.3%), salt, sea salt, alcohol, soybeans, glutinous rice, rice flour, fermented rice.
⚠ Allergens: Contains soybeans. May contain traces of wheat (gluten).
📊 Nutritional information (per 100g)
Energy: 1067 kJ / 252 kcal Fat: 2.7 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0.6 g) Carbohydrates: 51 g (of which sugar: 27 g) Protein: 4.2g Salt: 4.6g
👨🍳 Preparation & consumption recommendations
Ready to eat straight away. Use as a seasoning for sauces, marinades, soups or as a dip. Dose carefully as the paste is spicy.
📦 Storage recommendation
After opening, store in the refrigerator and use within a few months. Protect from light and heat.
ℹ️ More information
🏭 Manufacturer & Importer
Manufacturer: Cheil Jedang / CJ Foods
Importer: No information
⏳ Best before date
See product packaging.
📖 More about the product
What is Gochujang?
Gochujang is a traditional Korean chili paste made by fermenting rice flour, soybeans and red chili powder. The paste has a dense, paste-like consistency and is known for its complex combination of spiciness, sweetness and umami.
Why Gochujang is so popular:
Gochujang is essential in Korean cuisine - it adds depth and a unique flavor to dishes. The brand BIBIGO stands for high-quality, authentic products from Korea. With this gochujang paste you can bring real Korean taste to the plate - be it in traditional dishes like bibimbap or in modern fusion recipes.
Variety of uses:
This paste is ideal as a base for marinades, for seasoning soups, as a dip or as an addition to dressings. It not only refines Korean dishes, but also gives Western recipes an exciting kick.
👩🍳 Recipe ideas
🍚 Bibimbap with gochujang
Preparation:
Place cooked rice in a bowl.
Top with fried vegetables (e.g. carrots, spinach, sprouts), a fried egg and optionally beef.
Add 1 tablespoon of gochujang over it and mix everything well before consumption.