Gochujang Potato Stew Recipe (2024)

By Eric Kim

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Gochujang Potato Stew Recipe (1)

Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
5(3,647)
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Plush baby potatoes braised in an aromatic gochujang broth form the heart of this satisfying, vegetable-packed stew. The spice-timid can lower the amount of gochujang, the Korean red-pepper paste, and heat seekers should feel free to add more to taste at the end. Canned white beans and dark-green Tuscan kale (also called lacinato or dinosaur kale), stewed with soy sauce and honey, create a deeply savory flavor that is reminiscent of South Korean gochujang jjigae, a camping favorite starring pantry staples, and dakdori tang, a gochujang-based chicken and potato stew.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1large red onion, coarsely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 5large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 3tablespoons gochujang, plus more to taste
  • 3cups vegetable broth
  • 2tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1teaspoon honey or dark brown sugar
  • 1pound baby gold or fingerling potatoes, large ones halved
  • 1(15-ounce) can cannellini or butter beans, rinsed
  • 1large bunch Tuscan kale, stems and leaves chopped (6 packed cups)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving
  • Sour cream and chopped flat-leaf parsley (both optional), for serving

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

388 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 65 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 1248 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Melt the butter and add the onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and gochujang, and stir until heated through and fragrant, just a few seconds.

  2. Stir in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey, potatoes and beans. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then add the kale. (It will seem like a lot at first but will wilt down considerably.) Tamping down the kale, continue gently boiling the covered stew, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the broth is thickened to your liking, 10 to 20 minutes. Taste the broth and add more salt, pepper and gochujang as desired.

  3. Step

    3

    Serve the stew alongside white rice and, for coolness against the heat, top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley, if using.

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David

Terrific but salty. Recipe calls for two rounds of seasoning, plus soy sauce and the sodium in broth, beans, and gochujang. I'll definitely make again but will look for ways to cut down on the saltiness.

Rachel

I accidentally poisoned my boyfriend because I didn’t know gochujang contains gluten so we spent four hours in the ER after eating this, but long story short check for gluten free gochujang and this stew slaps

Jessica

I made this in the pressure cooker! Left out the honey/dark brown sugar. Used saute function for onions and garlic, then added gochujang and soy sauce. Sauteed that all together for a minute or two. Then added potatoes and vegetable broth and pressure cooked for 12 minutes. Used saute function once again after pressure release and added canned beans, kale, and mushrooms (per other comments). Quick to make, delicious, warming, and hearty! Will be making again.

Poppy

I used frozen spinach instead of kale and it turned out great.

John

Fellow cooks, be aware that gochujang comes in two degrees of heat: Hot, and Mild. I would start with Mild b/c that way yiu can add the full amount and get the flavor without it being possibly too much heat. “Using less” to me just means I could end up with something too hot to enjoy and would have to toss it and make it again using less gochujang. A waste of my time and effort. Why not start mild and if I want more heat after tasting I add either hot gochujang, sriracha, or other hot sauce.

Boykin

This is so easy and delicious. I made it because I had the ingredients and Eric Kim never disappoints. (Really, never.) Yes, make the rice and add the sour cream.

Paul

My wife and I love spicy food but found this to be far too hot for our taste. Perhaps it was the brand of Gochujang we purchased.I even double-checked the recipe after I tasted it.I think a warning or a range (1-3 T., for example) would be a good idea.

Levi P

Add mushrooms and radishes (not too early) for a little interest!

doc

This was a delicious, hearty stew with a kick. Easy once everything is chopped. Added mushrooms. I’d reduce some greens next time or add more liquid since much of it was absorbed by the time everything cooked down. Potatoes took longer than directed (30 mins) to fully cook. Thumbs up. Would make again.

Ellen L

My son did the cooking, so I don’t have full knowledge of alterations. We had cooked chickpeas on hand that were subbed. And the market he went to didn’t have the desired potatoes, so he cut red skinned potatoes into chunks. I had a container of baby kale, so we used that for the greens. We didn’t measure, but I would have added more than the couple of handfuls. Our guochugang came from Trader Joe’s and was not too spicy. It was delicious and satisfying. I plan to make it for vegetarian friends.

hillary

Made as written and it was tasty and satisfying but I think it could use a touch of acid. Next time I’ll throw some lemon juice in at the end. I will definitely make this again.

Mx.Sofie

Made a version of this with slow cooker'erd Rancho Gordo beans, instead of canned. Stellar. I added a drizzle of honey, lemon, 1oz feta & maldon salt flakes as a topper, (no rice) I ate with a slice of toasted country bread from Tartine (in SF) and slathered in Straus salted butter. dynamite!

Beachwriter

When I saw the ingredient list, I indulged in that smug feeling of having ALL the ingredients on hand, including the gochujang and those cute little pearl potatoes in different colors. On a rainy, miserable Sunday morning, we made a 1/2 recipe for just the two of us and served it with a poached egg on top. I skipped the parsley because it was too cold and wet outside to go snip it from the garden. Although comforting, the dish isn't exactly bursting with flavor, but it was simple to fix.

Charlene

This was so easy and so good. I didn't have any kale, only spinach, so I threw it in at the end, and it tasted great. Thanks, Eric, for another interesting recipe.

Urs B

So easy and tasty. Added a side of cucumber salad, which was a great contrast to this hearty, spicy, and umami dish.

Wendy

Used 2 T gochugang

currently eating this- OH YA!

Yep! Make this!Put in a tonne of kale. Added some extra broth like recommended. I use Trader Joe’s gochugang, so adding extra isn’t a problem.It is DELICIOUS! Definitely serve w the sour cream or yogurt. Creamy and delightful!

Caroline

As a Korean, I was skeptical, but I really enjoyed this! We only added one tbsp of gochujang and it was the perfect amount of heat. Don’t skip the rice!

deb

Made it tonight. I added a little bit more gochujang and then did a plop of plain whole fat Greek yogurt on top in bowl (no sour cream in fridge). Delicious. Smelled super good cooking, too!

Lee

Followed the recipe as is but then added a splash of lemon juice at the end. For broth I used “better than bouillon vegetable” and it was AMAZING! I can barely fit seconds ever but I def went for more. Next time I’ll leave out the salt and add more beans.

DanaEsther

The magic is the butter. Makes it so umami you can't get enough. I'd leave the kale out of the broth until a few minutes before serving so its a little brighter.

mmkay

This is really REALLy good! I did add a dollop of yogurt to each bowl to cool down the Gochujang Otherwise no changes from recipe. We like spice! It’s a keeper!

juleezee

Made this as written, with two tweaks: olive oil (to make it vegan) instead of butter/ghee and 1 tsp of Calabrian pepper paste because we prefer it to gochujang. It was quite good and nourishing, even dished up without rice. It needed a bit longer then stated for the potatoes to become tender, about 10 minutes extra. The next time I make this, I'll use two cans of cannellini to give it a bit more heft and cut the baby potatoes into quarters, unless they are very small..

Rachel

Really good! Just did 2 Tblsp. Gochujang and it was still really spicy. It didn't quite seem like 4 servings, will probably add another can of beans & more broth next time.

CD

I love this. The rice and sour cream bring it to the next level. Next time, I'll halve the potatoes, even though they are small.

anna

I made Melissa Clark’s olive oil challah to eat with this instead of rice: big time win. The sweet citrus of the bread paired gorgeously with the salty, spicy tang of the stew. I might call them THE power couple to rescue you from your wintertime blues

Eric Redman

Have cooked this several times. Everyone loves it -- family, guests, spouse. Have also done it with beef -- let the stew meat simmer on low heat in the pot with the onions, garlic, broth, gochujang, soy sauce, and honey for two hours before adding the potatoes and beans. My family liked it a lot, and even better when I used two cans of different types of beans, and served it with yogurt instead of sour cream. My wife wants me to try it with fish!

Kalee Gee

Next time - more garlic. Great taste, and I made it totally as the recipe read. Yummy on an overcast cool day.

Ethan

I enjoyed this. I agree could use a dash of acid. I used a tablespoon of red wine at the end. It changed the character a bit but was delicious. A squeeze of lemon or lime would be a natural fit.

NDN

This dish was incredibly delicious. Wow. I cannot get over how satisfying this dish was. Made as written except I used large cubes of russet potatoes and didn’t measure anything. I just eyeballed. Day two and I topped with an avocado skipping the rice and sour cream. I am so content right now…

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FAQs

Do you have to cook gochujang before eating? ›

Although it is rarely, if ever, used as a finishing sauce, gochujang can be used straight from the tub. In fact, many Koreans will eat it as is as an accompaniment to raw vegetables (like crudité) and dried anchovies.

How do you use Gochujang sauce? ›

Gochujang can also be used in marinades for meat dishes like Korean bulgogi, stirred into dipping sauces, or used to punch up stews. It's also surprisingly versatile in fusion and more European-inspired dishes – it adds a wonderful smoky intensity to my Quick(ish) Asian Ragu, for example.

Can you eat uncooked gochujang? ›

It's safe to eat gochujang paste raw, but I don't recommend it. The flavor is very strong and is best when combined with other ingredients to make a pourable sauce.

Is gochujang good for stomach? ›

Fermented soybeans in Gochujang makes it a great source of probiotics that can boost healthy gut microbiomes. Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial for digestion and overall gut health.

What is the best use of gochujang? ›

Use it as a base ingredient in Korean dishes, soups, stews and stir-fries. Its spicy flavour means it also works well as a marinade or with tacos and burgers.

What is the difference between gochujang sauce and gochujang paste? ›

In its truest form, gochujang is sold as a thick paste, often in plastic tubs and glass jars, and ready for cooking. The kind labeled a sauce or condiment is the same paste, thinned out with other ingredients such as sugar and vinegar.

Do you need to refrigerate Gochujang sauce after opening? ›

How to Store Gochujang. Once opened, gochujang should be stored in the refrigerator. Like miso, it has quite a long shelf life, as long as it hasn't dried out or changed in color. Should you find yourself with a lot of gochujang leftover, remember that it can be used up in lots of different ways.

Do you refrigerate gochujang before opening? ›

Does Gochujang Need to be Refrigerated? Like miso, another fermented product, gochujang needs to be sealed and refrigerated after opening the package.

Is gochujang processed? ›

The traditional gochujang manufacturing process induces saccharification caused by heating glutinous rice and malt, and it is fermented for one or two years by adding meju, red pepper powder, and salt depending on the desired characteristics of taste and flavor (Jang et al., 2011).

Can I use Gochujang sauce instead of paste? ›

that can be just fine for a lot of applications like in bibimbap or something where you might already dilute the paste into a sauce, but if you're following a recipe and plan to use it as a sub for paste, i've found you need to use a lot more of the sauce to get the flavor of paste.

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