Gochujang Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Gochujang or red chili paste is a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment popular in Korean cooking. It is made from gochugaru (red chili powder), glutinous rice, meju (fermented soybean) powder, yeotgireum (barley malt powder), and salt. Gochujang has a complex, savory-sweet flavor profile with a spicy kick and deep umami notes from fermentation. Its taste is a balance of spicy, sweet, and salty, with a funky undertone