Gochujang-Date Sauce

A sweet and spicy Korean-inspired sauce combining the heat of gochujang with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates and nutty sesame oil. Perfect as a condiment or marinade.

8 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 5 whole pitted Medjool dates
  • 1 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place 5 pitted Medjool dates in a small bowl; cover with boiling water and let sit until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain; transfer dates to a food processor. Add 1 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil. Purée until smooth.

    15 min

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