Easy Guchujang Broccoli Recipe
This Easy Gochujang Broccoli Recipe is simple, bold and full of flavor. The sauce is sweet, spicy and savory. The broccoli turns tender, yet stays crisp. You can cook it fast in one pan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced spring onions for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Broccoli
- Wash broccoli and cut into small florets. Dry them well so the oil cooks the pieces evenly during stir frying.
Mix the Sauce
- Add gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, vinegar, and water. Whisk gently until the sauce becomes smooth and balanced.
Heat the Pan
- Place cooking oil in a hot pan. Wait until the oil looks shiny, then add garlic and ginger for gentle aroma.
Cook the Broccoli
- Add broccoli to the pan and stir. Keep heat high, move pieces often, and cook until bright green and slightly tender.
Add the Sauce
- Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir. Let it coat every piece while the liquid turns thicker and glossy.
Simmer Gently
- Cook for one minute more. The sauce sticks to the broccoli, and the flavor becomes deep, warm, sweet, and spicy.
Final Seasoning
- Taste the dish. Add salt and pepper if needed. Stir once more to keep the flavor even across every piece.
Finish and Serve
- Turn off heat and rest the pan briefly. Sprinkle sesame seeds and spring onions, then serve the dish fresh and hot.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best crunch and color.
- Add tofu cubes for extra protein and a fuller meal.
- Make it spicier by adding chili flakes or extra gochujang.
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Do not overcook broccoli. Soft broccoli loses texture and flavor.
- Add carrots or snap peas for more color and nutrients.
- Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main.
- Double the sauce if you like stronger flavor or extra coating.
- A quick marinade can deepen flavor before cooking.
- Use a wide pan so broccoli cooks evenly and fast.