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How to pronounce gochujang

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Natalie Ross

Published Feb 15, 2026

What is Gochujang in English?

gochujang. noun [ U ] us/ˈkoʊ.tʃuː.dʒæŋ/ uk/ˈkəʊ.tʃuː.dʒæŋ/ a thick, red, spicy sauce made from rice, soybeans, and chilies (= hot peppers), used in Korean cooking: You can buy gochujang in a Korean supermarket.

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How do you spell Gochujang in Korean?

Gochujang (/ˈkɔːtʃuːdʒæŋ/, from Korean: 고추장; 苦椒醬; gochu-jang, [ko. tɕʰu. dʑaŋ]) or red chili paste is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment, popular in Korean cooking. It is made from chili powder, glutinous rice, meju (fermented soybean) powder, yeotgireum (barley malt powder), and salt.