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.
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 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 5 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 of your choice—eggless, full-fat, or low-fat—all work fine. Once, I had some spicy mayonnaise at hand, and I used it to make this dressing, which also tasted good.
You can also choose between sour cream, available in either low-fat or full-fat options, according to your preference. I make my own sour cream. The recipe 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 Recipe – Step By Step
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gochujang, a Korean red chili paste, is commonly used to spice up dishes in Korean cooking. This thick and sticky paste is prepared with glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, red chili pepper flakes, salt, and sometimes sweeteners.
Due to its fermented nature, Gochujang adds a pungent and spicy flavor to recipes. The spice level can vary depending on the brand, so select the paste according to your preferred spice level.
Try to get your hands on Korean mayo or Kewpie Japanese mayonnaise; it complements the 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 for this sauce. You can even try using eggless mayonnaise for an egg-free version.
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.
Storage Suggestions
Homemade Gochujang Aioli can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Use a clean and dry spoon every time you remove the sauce from the container, and ensure the lid is closed properly again.
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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!