gochujang substitute
in stir fry.

Gochujang brings savory depth and kick to stir fry. The substitute should deliver similar punch without throwing off the balance.

top substitutes

01

Sriracha

10.0best for stir fry
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Garlic-forward liquid chili sauce; add miso paste and brown sugar for gochujang-like complexity

02

Sambal Oelek

10.0best for stir fry
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Pure ground chili with no sweetness; add brown sugar and miso for gochujang's fermented depth

03

Harissa

10.0best for stir fry
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Chili paste with different spice profile

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04

Curry Paste

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Spicy fermented paste; add cumin, coriander, and turmeric for curry-like flavor

05

Miso

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Mix with cayenne and honey for similar paste

06

Chili Powder

10.0
1 tsp : 1/2 tsp

Warm chili-cumin-oregano blend; drier and less fermented than gochujang, use as dry rub base

07

Hot Sauce

3.3
1 tsp : 1 tsp

Thinner and vinegar-based; gochujang is sweeter and thicker, use hot sauce plus brown sugar

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