Rust red, thick, and sticky, gochujang carries this dish on its back. It's a potent paste, made of fermented soybeans and chiles, and smells faintly of cereal and overripe plums.
Look for gochujang paste (rather than "gochujang sauce," which is an entirely different product) sold in plastic tubs rather than glass jars as they tend to be more vibrant in color and flavor.
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