Add an unmistakable, deep, and savory heat to your cooking with a true Korean pantry essential. As shown in the file (Brown Rice) Chal Gochujang 500g. Chung Jung One Sunchang 100% Brown Rice Sun-Dried Chili Paste (Taeyangcho Chal Gochujang Gold) is premium fermented chili paste crafted in Sunchang, a famous region globally renowned for its optimal climate and traditional fermentation methods. Made with 100% wholesome brown rice, this paste delivers a perfectly balanced, shiny, and sticky ("chal") texture with a robust, medium-hot kick that forms the flavor foundation of countless iconic Korean dishes.
Key Features
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100% Wholesome Brown Rice Base: Expertly crafted utilizing a 20.4% brown rice formula ("현미 20.4%") instead of standard white rice, giving it a much deeper, richer grain complexity.
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Sun-Dried Taeyangcho Chilies: Uses premium hot red peppers dried under natural sunlight (comprising 11.3% sun-dried chili pepper powder base) to create a clean, brilliantly vibrant crimson hue and authentic taste.
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Traditional Earthenware Pot Aging: Naturally fermented using a specialized process inspired by heritage earthenware pots ("항아리 원리 발효숙성"), which enhances its unique savory complexity.
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Perfect Medium Spice Level: Rated at Level 3 ("3단계 보통 매운맛") on the official spice index, offering a highly versatile, crowd-pleasing, medium-hot flavor profile.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
| Brand | Chung Jung One / Sunchang Classic (청정원 순창) |
| Product Name | 100% Brown Rice Sun-Dried Chili Paste Gold (100% 현미 태양초 찰고chujang) |
| Food Type | Fermented Red Chili Paste (Gochujang) |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Total Energy | 1,120 kcal |
| Spice Level | Level 3 - Medium Hot (보통 매운맛) |
| Origin | South Korea |
Excellent Ways to Use
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Bibimbap Sauce Base: Whisk a large tablespoon of gochujang with a splash of Beksul sesame oil, a touch of Sempio soy sauce, and sugar to make the perfect, classic bibimbap dressing.
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Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes): Simmer the paste in an anchovy broth made with Dasida anchovy stock, then add rice cakes, fish cakes, and a spoonful of sugar for an addictive street-food style sauce.
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Spicy Meat Marinades (Jeyuk Bokkeum): Combine this rich paste with red pepper powder (Gochugaru), minced garlic, and soy sauce to marinate pork belly or chicken before stir-frying.
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Cho-Gochujang Dipping Sauce: Mix equal parts gochujang and Sempio brown rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar to create a tangy, fiery dip perfect for fresh seafood, blanched squid, or seaweed snacks