Name: Gochujang-Date Sauce
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 pitted Medjool dates; 1 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Photo by Christina Holmes

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

5 pitted Medjool dates

1 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Preparation

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.

TagsSauce Korean East Asian Asian Date Dried Fruit Fruit Dinner Lunch Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Easy Food Processor Ramadan Bon Appétit

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