Gochujang Aioli Recipe
Make Korean Gochujang Aioli (Gochujang Mayonnaise) in under 5 minutes. Serve this versatile sauce with just about anything (vegetarian, gluten-free).
For more interesting dips, try some of my favorites: Mutabal, Olive Tapenade Hummus, and Thai Peanut Sauce.
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Mohit was traveling to California last week, so I asked him to get me a tub of gochujang from Trader Joe’s. I made gochujang aioli using it, and now I am planning ways to use this versatile sauce. I will drizzle it over my salads, eggs, and rolls and serve it as a dipping sauce with an appetizer for my girlfriend’s tea party this Friday. Try this easy sauce recipe; you will love it too.
About Gochujang Aioli
Gochujang Aioli is a versatile Korean sauce that can be used for dipping and spreading. It is spicy, tangy, and creamy, and takes hardly 5 minutes to prepare.
This super-addictive sauce gets its spicy flavor from Gochujang (Korean chili paste). The creaminess and slightly sweet taste of mayonnaise balance the spice, resulting in a beautifully flavored Gochujang aioli sauce. The fermented flavor of gochujang also adds a subtle tangy taste to the spread.
Making it at home has many benefits. Homemade sauce is free of added chemicals and artificial colors. It is also much more economical. Additionally, you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste preferences.
This sauce is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Ingredients
To prepare this addictive Gochujang aioli sauce, you will need five ingredients: mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, gochujang paste, and salt.
Mayonnaise adds a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor to this dipping sauce. Meanwhile, sour cream lends a slightly tangy taste and contributes to the dip’s creamy texture.
You can use any mayonnaise you like—eggless, full-fat, or low-fat—any of them works fine. Once, I had some spicy mayonnaise on hand and used it to make this dressing, which also turned out good.
You can also choose between low-fat and full-fat sour cream. I make my own sour cream. The recipe to make my Homemade Sour Cream is here.
Gochujang, the star ingredient, adds a spicy taste. Due to its fermented properties, it also gives the dish a slightly tangy flavor. You can adjust the quantity of Gochujang according to your desired spice level.
You can find Korean gochujang paste in the Asian aisle of your supermarket, an Asian grocery store, or specialty stores like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. You can also order it online.
Add in fresh garlic to enhance the taste even more.
Taste the dressing, and if you prefer a tangier flavor, add some lime juice or lemon juice. You can also add rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar.
How To Make Gochujang Mayonnaise
Step 1: Add the following ingredients to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon gochujang
- ½ teaspoon salt
Step 2: Mix it well using a small wire whisk.
Step 3: Check for salt and add more if needed.
Step 4: Chill the sauce in the fridge for 2 hours and serve.
Gochujang Aioli FAQs
Gochujang, a Korean red chili paste, is commonly used to spice up dishes in Korean cooking. This thick, sticky paste is made with glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, red chili pepper flakes, salt, and sometimes sweeteners.
Due to its fermentation, Gochujang adds a pungent, spicy flavor to recipes. The spice level can vary by brand, so select the paste to your preferred level.
Try to get your hands on Korean mayo or Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise; both complement Gochujang well. They might be available in the Asian section of grocery stores.
However, if you don’t have it, you can use regular American mayonnaise instead. You can even try using eggless mayonnaise for an egg-free version.
Homemade Gochujang Aioli can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Use a clean, dry spoon every time you remove the sauce from the container, and ensure the lid is resealed correctly.
Usage Suggestions
This spicy Gochujang Aioli is a super versatile sauce that can be used as a spread for your burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and hot dogs, or as a perfect dipping sauce for appetizers, potato fries, wedges, sushi rolls, or even vegetable sticks. It tastes great with roasted pork, bacon, and chicken.
It can be used to marinate chicken, fish, shrimp, or other meat. Adding a little aioli can make your boiled eggs or omelet breakfast more delicious.
It also makes for a great salad dressing. I love to use it over my potato salad and rainbow salad.
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Gochujang Aioli Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise (full-fat, low-fat or eggless)
- ¼ cup sour cream (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, gochujang, and salt to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Mix it well using a small wire whisk.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Chill the sauce for 2 hours in the fridge and serve.
This dip is so good. Must try!