Get ready to spice up your barbecue game with a twist on a classic: Spicy Gochujang Cole Slaw! It’s the perfect side dish to kick your taste buds into high gear and leave your guests begging for more.
But first, let’s talk about the star of the show: gochujang. It’s like the cool kid in the Korean condiment scene—bold, spicy, and full of flavor. If Sriracha and Miso had a love child, it would be gochujang. It’s the secret ingredient that takes this cole slaw from ordinary to extraordinary!
What exactly is Gochujang?
Gochujang is a Korean fermented chili paste made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. It’s a staple ingredient in Korean cuisine, known for its complex flavor profile that combines spicy, sweet, and savory notes. Gochujang adds depth and heat to dishes, making it a versatile condiment used in marinades, sauces, soups, and stews. Its distinctive taste and rich umami flavor have made it popular not only in Korean cooking but also in fusion dishes worldwide.
Now, picture this: a colorful medley of red and green cabbage, mingling together like a party on your plate.Spicy Gochujang Cole Slaw is not just delicious—it’s Instagram-worthy!
Apple cider vinegar is added to the mayonnaise mix for an extra punch of tanginess. It’s like a flavor explosion in every bite, a tangy twist that’ll have your taste buds doing the salsa.
This recipe is so simple, that you’ll want to throw it together for every barbecue bash. Just mix, toss, and voila! You’ve got yourself a side dish that’ll steal the spotlight from the main event.
So there you have it, folks! Spicy Gochujang Cole Slaw: the perfect blend of heat, crunch, and tang that’ll take your barbecue spread to the next level. Get ready to spice things up and slaw the competition!
Spicy Gochujang Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 4 cups finely chopped white cabbage
- 3 cups finely chopped purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang sauce
- 1+ 1/2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar
Instructions
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Toss the cabbage and carrots together in a large bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Gochujang sauce
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whisk in the apple cider vinegar.
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Season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the cabbage/carrot mixture.
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Toss to coat and serve.
Like this Spicy Gochujang Cole Slaw? Also, check out some of these other recipes:
CARROT PARSLEY GOCHUJANG SOUP
PEPPERY GOCHUJANG NOODLE KUGEL
PUMPKIN SESAME GOCHUJANG SOUP
