{"id":5445,"date":"2022-02-28T19:04:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T19:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=5445"},"modified":"2022-03-05T16:50:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-05T16:50:44","slug":"gochugaru-vs-gochujang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/gochugaru-vs-gochujang\/","title":{"rendered":"Gochugaru vs Gochujang Difference Comparison (with Table)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
One of the most important aspects of Korean cuisine is how complex, spicy flavors work in a dish. Two ingredients that contribute a lot towards increasing spice in your food are gochugaru and gochujang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you may be able to tell from the \u201cgochu\u201d prefix of both of these words, these ingredients are related. However, there are a few key differences to consider when looking at these red ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main difference between gochujang and gochugaru is the production process used to create the finished product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When comparing gochugaru and gochujang, there are a few ways that these ingredients are very similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a table which provides a brief overview and comparison of gochugaru and gochujang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These two ingredients are so different in terms of flavor that they are not considered interchangeable. This difference between the two is largely due to the fermentation process that gochujang undergoes, lending the product a unique and complex flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gochugaru does not work as an alternative for gochujang in all circumstances. You can try to use gochujang in place of gochugaru if you do not have other options. However, you will need to remember that gochujang is saltier than gochugaru, and you will have to take textural differences into account. This substitution works best if you are making something like a stew, and if you do not add any additional salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need a replacement for gochugaru, there are several options. Cayenne powder, chipotle powder, and crushed red pepper can work as gochugaru substitute<\/a>, depending on what your exact needs are. In some cases, you just want heat, so crushed red pepper is a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, some dishes may require more complexity. You may even want to mix some of these options to get a flavor close to gochugaru. For example, a chipotle powder may be smokier than gochugaru, so it may be a good idea to mix some chipotle powder with some crushed red pepper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a bit more complicated to find replacements for gochujang, but it is not impossible. You will likely need to mix a few ingredients to achieve a flavor and texture similar to gochujang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A simple gochujang dupe involves mixing miso paste with gochugaru, sake, and sugar. This option helps you get some of that complex fermented flavor for which gochujang is well-known. You can also try mixing gochugaru with soy sauce. Sometimes Thai chili paste or chili sauce can even be used as a replacement, depending on what you want to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/td> Gochugaru<\/td> Gochujang<\/td><\/tr> Plant<\/td> Taeyangcho (Sundried) Pepper<\/td> Taeyangcho (Sundried) Pepper<\/td><\/tr> Geographic Origin<\/td> Korea<\/td> Korea<\/td><\/tr> Flavor<\/td> Spicy, Smoky, Fruity<\/td> Spicy, Sweet, Acidic<\/td><\/tr> Flavor Intensity<\/td> Medium to High<\/td> Mild to High<\/td><\/tr> Appearance<\/td> Powdered Spice<\/td> Paste<\/td><\/tr> Use<\/td> Sauces, Spice Rub, Marinade, Gochujang<\/td> Sauces, Marinade, Stews, Tteokbokki<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Can You Use Gochugaru in Place of Gochujang?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What is Gochugaru Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n