SPICY LETTUCE WRAP SAUCE (GOCHUJANG SSAMJANG)

Use this sauce for BBQ Beef Short Ribs or any barbecued meat in general. It also does wonders when stirred into regular mayo. I serve this combo with Chicken Skewers and everything from French fries to crudités. This is the best hot sauce ever, and I find myself wanting to smear it on everything.

Ingredients

Makes about 350 ML (12 FL OZ)

  • 130 g (41⁄2 oz) doenjang (Korean soya bean paste)
  • 35 g (11⁄4 oz) gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
  • 60 ml (2 fl oz) mirin
  • 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle

Method

  1. In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients until smooth. Cover and store in the fridge if not using immediately.

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Instead of olive brine, I’m using kimchi brine for that spicy-tangy kick and hit of umami you won’t forget. 

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Unlike Western-style fried chicken, this version uses a wet batter for that ultra-crisp, glossy coating. It’s this signature texture that’s made Korean Fried Chicken a global sensation. 

Then comes the magic: gochujang, Korea’s fermented chili paste made from chili flakes, soybeans, and glutinous rice—the secret to its deep, savory heat. 🤫

Serves 4

Ingredients:
900g boneless skin-on chicken thighs (or skinless), cut into 2.5cm pieces
125g potato starch
1.5–2.6l vegetable or other neutral oil

For the Batter Mix
90g potato starch
30g plain lour
2½ tsp onion powder
2½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sea or kosher salt

For the Spicy Chicken Sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
2 tbsp runny honey, to taste
65ml soy sauce
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated garlic
1 tbsp roasted sesame oil

To Serve
1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 red chilli, thinly sliced

Watch the video for the method and ask any questions in the comments 💜

 ✨ Full recipe in my book K-Quick (which you can also get on Ocado!)

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