Quick Gochujang Sauce (Tapuki Style)

Quick Gochujang Sauce (Tapuki Style) is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 30 calories per serving. Recipe by Sora Joanna on YouTube.

Prep: 4 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 14 min

Cost: $0.55 total, $0.14 per serving

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste) (Use a level tablespoon; a 'big spoonful' as described in the video)
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated white sugar (Adjust to taste; can use honey or maple syrup as a natural sweetener)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (Low‑sodium preferred; regular soy sauce contains wheat)
  • 0.25 cup Chicken or vegetable stock (Use a good quality, low‑sodium stock for best flavor)

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients

    Measure 3 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, and ¼ cup stock into a small mixing bowl.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Combine Paste and Seasonings

    Add the gochujang, sugar, and soy sauce to the bowl and stir until the sugar starts to break down.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Incorporate Stock

    Pour the stock into the mixture and whisk until fully blended.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Heat the Sauce

    Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer (about 180°F / 82°C) and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Medium heat, simmer ~180°F

  5. Cool and Store

    Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then pour into a clean jar. Seal and refrigerate.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
30
Protein
0g
Carbohydrates
7g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten

Allergens: Soy, Wheat (if regular soy sauce is used)

Last updated: March 15, 2026

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Quick Gochujang Sauce (Tapuki Style)

Recipe by Sora Joanna

A fast, versatile Korean-inspired sauce made with gochujang, sugar, soy sauce, and stock. Perfect as a dip, glaze, or stir‑fry base. The simple 3:2:1 ratio makes scaling easy, and the sauce can be stored for weeks.

EasyKoreanServes 4

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Source Video
6m
Prep
5m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
21m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.55
Total cost
$0.14
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Heat the sauce gently and stir constantly to fully dissolve the sugar without scorching.
  • Maintain the 3:2:1 ratio when scaling the recipe.

Safety Warnings

  • The saucepan will be hot – use oven mitts when handling.
  • Stirring vigorously can cause splatter; keep face away from the pan.

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