gocujang

Indonesian

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Korean 고추장(醬) (gochujang, literally chili pepper sauce).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɡoˈt͡ʃud͡ʒʌŋ]
  • Hyphenation: go‧cu‧jang

Noun

gocujang (plural gocujang-gocujang)

  1. (cooking) gochujang: a savory and pungent fermented Korean condiment made from red chili powder, glutinous rice powder mixed with powdered fermented soybeans, and salt

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