Gochujang Potato Stew Recipe (2024)

By Eric Kim

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Gochujang Potato Stew Recipe (1)

Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
5(3,857)
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Plush baby potatoes braised in an aromatic gochujang broth form the heart of this satisfying, vegetable-packed stew. The spice-timid can lower the amount of gochujang, the Korean red-pepper paste, and heat seekers should feel free to add more to taste at the end. Canned white beans and dark-green Tuscan kale (also called lacinato or dinosaur kale), stewed with soy sauce and honey, create a deeply savory flavor that is reminiscent of South Korean gochujang jjigae, a camping favorite starring pantry staples, and dakdori tang, a gochujang-based chicken and potato stew.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1large red onion, coarsely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 5large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 3tablespoons gochujang, plus more to taste
  • 3cups vegetable broth
  • 2tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1teaspoon honey or dark brown sugar
  • 1pound baby gold or fingerling potatoes, large ones halved
  • 1(15-ounce) can cannellini or butter beans, rinsed
  • 1large bunch Tuscan kale, stems and leaves chopped (6 packed cups)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Sour cream and chopped flat-leaf parsley (both optional), for serving

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

388 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 65 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 1248 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Melt the butter and add the onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and gochujang, and stir until heated through and fragrant, just a few seconds.

  2. Stir in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey, potatoes and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then add the kale. (It will seem like a lot at first but will wilt down considerably.) Tamping down the kale, continue gently boiling the covered stew, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the broth is thickened to your liking, 10 to 20 minutes. Taste the broth and add more salt, pepper and gochujang as desired.

  3. Step

    3

    Serve the stew alongside white rice and, for coolness against the heat, top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley, if using.

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David

Terrific but salty. Recipe calls for two rounds of seasoning, plus soy sauce and the sodium in broth, beans, and gochujang. I'll definitely make again but will look for ways to cut down on the saltiness.

Rachel

I accidentally poisoned my boyfriend because I didn’t know gochujang contains gluten so we spent four hours in the ER after eating this, but long story short check for gluten free gochujang and this stew slaps

Jessica

I made this in the pressure cooker! Left out the honey/dark brown sugar. Used saute function for onions and garlic, then added gochujang and soy sauce. Sauteed that all together for a minute or two. Then added potatoes and vegetable broth and pressure cooked for 12 minutes. Used saute function once again after pressure release and added canned beans, kale, and mushrooms (per other comments). Quick to make, delicious, warming, and hearty! Will be making again.

Poppy

I used frozen spinach instead of kale and it turned out great.

John

Fellow cooks, be aware that gochujang comes in two degrees of heat: Hot, and Mild. I would start with Mild b/c that way yiu can add the full amount and get the flavor without it being possibly too much heat. “Using less” to me just means I could end up with something too hot to enjoy and would have to toss it and make it again using less gochujang. A waste of my time and effort. Why not start mild and if I want more heat after tasting I add either hot gochujang, sriracha, or other hot sauce.

Boykin

This is so easy and delicious. I made it because I had the ingredients and Eric Kim never disappoints. (Really, never.) Yes, make the rice and add the sour cream.

Paul

My wife and I love spicy food but found this to be far too hot for our taste. Perhaps it was the brand of Gochujang we purchased.I even double-checked the recipe after I tasted it.I think a warning or a range (1-3 T., for example) would be a good idea.

Levi P

Add mushrooms and radishes (not too early) for a little interest!

doc

This was a delicious, hearty stew with a kick. Easy once everything is chopped. Added mushrooms. I’d reduce some greens next time or add more liquid since much of it was absorbed by the time everything cooked down. Potatoes took longer than directed (30 mins) to fully cook. Thumbs up. Would make again.

Ellen L

My son did the cooking, so I don’t have full knowledge of alterations. We had cooked chickpeas on hand that were subbed. And the market he went to didn’t have the desired potatoes, so he cut red skinned potatoes into chunks. I had a container of baby kale, so we used that for the greens. We didn’t measure, but I would have added more than the couple of handfuls. Our guochugang came from Trader Joe’s and was not too spicy. It was delicious and satisfying. I plan to make it for vegetarian friends.

hillary

Made as written and it was tasty and satisfying but I think it could use a touch of acid. Next time I’ll throw some lemon juice in at the end. I will definitely make this again.

Mx.Sofie

Made a version of this with slow cooker'erd Rancho Gordo beans, instead of canned. Stellar. I added a drizzle of honey, lemon, 1oz feta & maldon salt flakes as a topper, (no rice) I ate with a slice of toasted country bread from Tartine (in SF) and slathered in Straus salted butter. dynamite!

Beachwriter

When I saw the ingredient list, I indulged in that smug feeling of having ALL the ingredients on hand, including the gochujang and those cute little pearl potatoes in different colors. On a rainy, miserable Sunday morning, we made a 1/2 recipe for just the two of us and served it with a poached egg on top. I skipped the parsley because it was too cold and wet outside to go snip it from the garden. Although comforting, the dish isn't exactly bursting with flavor, but it was simple to fix.

Charlene

This was so easy and so good. I didn't have any kale, only spinach, so I threw it in at the end, and it tasted great. Thanks, Eric, for another interesting recipe.

Urs B

So easy and tasty. Added a side of cucumber salad, which was a great contrast to this hearty, spicy, and umami dish.

matt

this soup turned it

CConcordia

We like mildly spicy food, so I used 1 Tablespoon of gochujang. I had a few mushrooms that needed to be used, so I added them near the end of cooking time. Other than that, followed the recipe as written. Delicious! Love the aroma and taste. Will definitely make this again and soon.

Ali

Holy hell was this delicious! Didn't change a thing and won't next time either! The sour cream and parsley are the perfect finishing touches and while I was skeptical about the potential for rice/potato starch overload, the rice is perfect for sopping up the scrumptious sauce. A keeper!!

Mandie P.

I cooked this w/o the beans; my children would not have eaten it. Also, we added 1/3 more of the ingredients to make for more volume and use an entire “box” of vegetable broth. I wish I had made more! It was a BIG hit! You can’t have enough broth! I could have added another “box” of broth & then equal amounts Gochujang to have had ample enough for the ‘left overs’. We had chicken pot stickers on the side for protein. :-) This one’s a KEEPER!

Laurinda

Good starting recipe. Given differences in gochujang heat levels I agree that it is better to start small and increase to taste. I used one tablespoon and it was pleasantly hot but not deadly. We handle heat well, so it may be that the gochujang I have leans hot. I definitely would cut potatoes smaller next time, use half the amount, or leave out and add more beans. I used cannellini and liked them. I used frozen spinach as that’s what I had. I will definitely make again with preferred changes.

Meegan

Waaayyyy too much kale: it completely overwhelmed the soup.I added a couple of parmesan rinds and a dollop of brown miso that helped tremendously. Next time I'll use less salt and spinach instead of kale.

Sarah A

This was unexpectedly loved by my family. Took the advice of other reviewers and didn't add the salt. The sour cream was a really good addition.We're going to add hot dogs next time in homage to budae jjgae

paigeb

Third time this winter of 23/24 I’ve made this. It’s a resounding hit. I use sweet potatoes when I make it, whatever spicy concoction is available, and spinach for the kale. It’s a basic combo with easy substitutes and a result that’s addictive. If you know me, I’ve probably shared this recipe with you!

kmccann18

Like DJQ I’m cooking up my Royal Coronas now and Also planning to add cauliflower to up the veggies and because I live it !

Roff

Needs more gochujang sauce than called for if you like heat.

Melanie

So yummy! I made it with an extra can of beans to up the protein a bit and loved how it turned out.

djq

Loved this! A few tweaks based on suggestions:1. I cooked up a pound of Royal Corona beans from Rancho Gordo2. I doubled the recipe3. I halved the potatoes and doubled the beans (1 lb potatoes, whole pound of RC beans, cooked).4. I used super greens (mixed baby greens from Costco).We ate it over white rice. Soooooooooooooooooooooo delicious

mynotr

Used Dino kale. 1 Tbsp goachung chili paste not 3.Definitely add some mixed frozen mushrooms and top w sour cream.

Monique Gendre

Only two TBSP a of spice. Put in tofu. Can not have potato’s at all, just tofu and more beans.

Jo Nord

Followed recipe, except for no salt or pepper added ever. And had green cabbage in the fridge instead of kale. Also used chicken broth instead of veggie broth. Had rice on hand. It needs it. A little spicy. Sour cream is also good in the end. Stew, rice, in a single serving bowl and added some frozen peas in my bowl and mixed them in. Perfect! I wonder if dill would be a good additive as well? I will make this again and continue to experiment!

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FAQs

How much gochujang to use? ›

Just remember, a little goes a long way. It's best to start with a teaspoon of gochujang, and work your way up from there according to taste.

What is gochujang sauce made of? ›

We've got you covered. What is it? Gochujang, a fundamental ingredient in Korean cooking, is a thick and spicy-sweet crimson paste made from red chile pepper flakes, glutinous rice (also known as sticky rice), fermented soybeans, and salt.

What to use with gochujang? ›

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Can I use gochujang sauce instead of paste? ›

That's where this gochujang sauce comes in. Instead of using the paste on its own, I mix it with sesame oil, rice vinegar, and pure maple syrup. The resulting hot sauce is smoother and mellower than the paste, but its taste is just as complex.

What is a serving size of gochujang? ›

There are 22 calories in a 1 tablespoon (16.000g) serving size of Gochujang.

Does gochujang paste need to be cooked? ›

Although it is rarely, if ever, used as a finishing sauce, gochujang can be used straight from the tub. In fact, many Koreans will eat it as is as an accompaniment to raw vegetables (like crudité) and dried anchovies.

Should you refrigerate gochujang? ›

How do you store gochujang? Once opened, keep your little red pot of wonder in the fridge. As it contains fermented ingredients (a bit like kimchi, in that sense), it typically has a long shelflife, but do check the packaging for a use-by date and be sure to finish it before then.

Can you put gochujang in anything? ›

Think of gochujang as similar to miso paste — a little goes a long way, but it's also very versatile. Gochujang can be used in: Marinades for meat dishes like Korean bulgogi. Stirred into dipping sauces.

Does gochujang go well with tomato? ›

The cherry tomatoes are roasted in the oven with an amazing sauce of garlic, gochujang, olive oil, pure maple syrup, and soy sauce. It gets all caramelized once baked and turns out kind of jammy when it cools. The consistency is thick, juicy, and so dang good.

What's the difference between gochujang and Gochujang sauce? ›

They are not the same thing. Gochujang paste is the base for gochujang sauce, but the sauce needs a few other ingredients to "dilute" the aromatic paste. Gochujang paste turns into a sauce when it's mixed with vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, a sweetener, and some other ingredients you might want to add.

Does gochujang sauce go bad? ›

An unopened container of gochujang can last over two years when kept in a cool, dry place, and even after opening, it can retain its quality for several months to a year or more if refrigerated and sealed tightly.

Can I use sriracha instead of gochujang? ›

The most authentic gochujang replacement combines miso paste and sriracha with a little pinch of sugar. If you try to just swap in another Asian sauce like sriracha or sambal oelek as a 1:1 gochujang substitute, your dish will be spicier and more acidic than intended. Hot sauces contain vinegar, and gochujang does not.

How much gochujang to use in ramen? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 packet ramen noodle or udon noodle (use whole wheat for more nutrients)
  2. 1 Tablespoon gochujang.
  3. 1 Tablespoon soy sauce.
  4. 1 clove garlic finely minced.
  5. ½ teaspoon vegetable oil I used olive oil.
  6. ½ to 1 sprig green onion thinly sliced.
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How much gochugaru to use? ›

Stir in the gochugaru, using 1 tablespoon for mild and up to 5 tablespoons for spicy (I like about 3 1/2 tablespoons); set aside until the cabbage is ready.

Do you refrigerate gochujang before opening? ›

Before opening, gochujang and gochujang sauce do not need to be refrigerated. Once opened, a lot of people recommend keeping the sauce and the paste in the fridge to help them retain freshness.

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