Gochujang by Sunchang Moon Okrye

순창문옥례 전통 찹쌀 고추장
★★★ Great Taste Award — "Exquisite" one of only 306 winners from over 15,000 entries

Recognised with 3 stars at the Great Taste Awards - the UK food industry's most respected blind-tasting judged by over 500 experts.
This gochujang stood apart from more than 15,000 entries.

A traditional 고추장 gochujang (red chilli paste) from Sunchang, a region famous for its fermented sauces, made by an artisan who carries of 7 generations of expertise.

Experience gochujang as it should be, made traditionally, similar to what the kings and queens of Joseon enjoyed.

The gochujang is fermented for over a year in jangdok (earthen pots), with the preparation starting in the 7th month of the lunar calendar.
Industrial, mass market gochujang is often aged for only a few months.

The meticulous and slow aging gives a balanced flavour profile that lingers - a light sweetness, long lasting, deep richness, and a gentle and warming heat.

Sought after in Korea by those who appreciate tradition, quality, natural ingredients, and can be found on the shelves of high quality grocers and department stores.

In glass jars of 450g.

Ingredients

Made with 100% Korean ingredients: 
Gochugaru (chili powder) 23%, glutinous rice, fermented soybean powder, barley malt, salt, soy sauce (soybean, salt), sea salt, purified water

No added sugar, artificial preservatives or additives. 
Made purely as was traditionally.
Contains no added alcohol.
Halal.

Storage instructions

Unlike industrially made gochujang which is pasteurised, traditionally made gochujang is not pasteurised, and is better kept refrigerated.

Artisan's story

Crafted by 1 of 83 recognised Korean Food Grand Masters (1 of just 2 for gochujang), 조정현 Cho Jung-hyun, with traditional methods passed down for 7 generations.

His mother, 문옥례 Moon Ok-rye, was also recognised as a Grand Master. Made in the Sunchang region, amidst the unique terrain, climate, and famously pure water, using 100% Korean ingredients.

Their gochujang is the culmination of all this knowledge, time, and sincerity,  creating a depth of flavour.

And now, we warmly share the heritage and experience with you.