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Definition of gochujang

gochujang

/ˈɡoʊ.tʃuːˌdʒæŋ/
go · chu · jang
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• noun

1

A savory, sweet, and spicy fermented Korean condiment made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder, barley malt, and salt.

Example

"She stirred a generous spoonful of gochujang into the bibimbap to give it a rich, complex heat."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 'gochujang' (고추장), a compound of 'gochu' (chili pepper) and 'jang' (fermented soy paste or sauce).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gochujang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gochujang
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