"The chili powder adds a gentle heat, but it also counteracts a sweetness from the fermentation process, creating a layered, intricate flavor, bursting with umami. The unique mix of savory, sweet, and spicy is addictive and even a spoon or two can transform a meal - and if you live near a Trader Joe's, you can nab it for just $1.99."
"Trader Joe's sells 7.05-ounce tubs of its name-brand gochujang in most of its stores, and the price is extremely affordable. The retailer reached out to a supplier in South Korea to create the paste, which is made with rice, tapioca syrup, water, sea salt, and a seasoning blend containing red pepper powder, garlic, and onion. Gochujang can taste pretty different depending on the brand. The Trader Joe's version is mild and nicely balanced, with some customers comparing it favorably to pastes from high-end specialty stores."
Gochujang is a fermented Korean condiment traditionally made from red chili powder, rice, soybeans, and yeotgireum (Korean barley malt powder), with origins dating to the 1500s. The paste appears in stir-fries, stews, bibimbap, marinades, and sauces, adding brilliant red color and complex umami. Chili powder provides gentle heat while fermentation brings sweetness, producing a layered savory-sweet-spicy profile. Trader Joe's offers a 7.05-ounce name-brand tub made with rice, tapioca syrup, water, sea salt, and a seasoning blend of red pepper powder, garlic, and onion. The Trader Joe's version is mild, balanced, affordable, and versatile for soups, stews, and marinades.
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