Elevate Your Dinner With This Gochujang Mushroom Recipe

To make Gochujang Mushrooms, clean and slice your choice of mushrooms, then prepare a sauce with gochujang, soy sauce, and vinegar. Saut the mushrooms until golden, add the sauce, and cook until thickened. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions for added flavor. Enjoy this dish as a spicy side or over rice for a complete meal.

Harpreet Kour Updated: Oct 11, 2024 6:03 PM IST

Gochujang Mushrooms are a delicious and spicy dish made with mushrooms saut ed in a flavorful gochujang sauce. To prepare, clean and slice the mushrooms, then mix gochujang with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce. Saut the mushrooms in oil until golden, then add the sauce and cook until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional gochujang to taste. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and spring onions before serving. This dish can be enjoyed with rice, noodles, or as a side.

Ingredients:

  • 200g mushrooms (button, shiitake, or oyster work well)
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or olive oil)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Spring onions (for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the Mushrooms:

    • Clean and slice the mushrooms. If you're using button or shiitake mushrooms, slice them into medium-thick pieces. For oyster mushrooms, you can tear them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the Gochujang Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  • Cook the Mushrooms:

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to turn golden brown.
  • Add the Sauce:

    • Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the prepared gochujang sauce over the mushrooms. Stir to coat the mushrooms evenly with the sauce. Let it cook for another 3 4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the mushrooms to absorb the flavors.
  • Adjust Seasoning:

    • Taste the mushrooms and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if necessary. You can also add more gochujang if you prefer a spicier dish or honey for sweetness.
  • Garnish and Serve:

    • Once the mushrooms are done, transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or as a side dish.

Tips:

  • For added flavor, you can saut some onions or bell peppers with the mushrooms.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of gochujang.
  • This dish pairs well with kimchi, and can also be served with lettuce wraps for a lighter option.

Enjoy your flavorful Gochujang Mushrooms.