Spicy Gochujang Compound Butter

By Jessica Swartz March 23, 2023 20 mins read 105 Views

This vegan compound butter is made with three ingredients and includes spicy gochujang, charred scallions, and other spices. This is the ultimate spicy butter to add a kick to any recipe!

This Recipe is Great

This homemade, spicy compound butter is the perfect flavor combination! The combination of gochujang and charred scallions makes a rich, spicy, and savory butter that is truly unique. My miso butter is a wonderful compound butter recipe.

This butter is delicious and spicy!

This easy to make homemade spicy butter is as simple as 3 ingredients and 15 minutes.

Ingredient Notes

Vegan butter You'll need 1 cup softened butter. You can use vegan options such as Earth Balance or Miyoko's.
Scallions You'll need one bunch each of scallions and 8-10 stalks
Gochujang You can either buy store-bought Korean red pepper paste or make your own gluten-free gochujang.

Step by step instructions

Cut the scallions in half along their length and place them on a baking sheet. To char and blacken the scallions, use a blowtorch. Flip them and continue to do so. You can also grill or char them.
Let the scallions cool and then slice thinly on the horizontal.
Fold in the scallions, gochujang and softened butter into a bowl. You can also use a stand mixer to mix it together. Set aside in an airtight container.

Spicy Butter

There are many uses for this butter. It's a great butter to experiment with and you can add it to many recipes that require butter and spices. Here are some of my favourite ways to use it.

Pasta
Fried Rice
Toast
Corn
Tahdig
Soup
Biscuits

Expert Tips

Vegan butter is important. It should not be spread on coconut oil or used as a substitute for butter. It must be able to stand at room temperature, or it will melt completely into liquid.

Storage Tips

Remaining spicy butter can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Use it within five days.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container. Keep it frozen for up to 6 month.

FAQ

What's compound butter?

It's simply seasoned butter. You can make it sweet, spicy, or herby with many ingredients. For a spicy and savoury twist, this recipe includes gochujang as well as scallions.

What's compound butter made from?

It is usually made with regular butter, herbs, garlic, and other ingredients. To make it vegan, this recipe uses vegan butter.

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Spicy Gochujang Compound Butter

This vegan compound butter is made with three ingredients and includes spicy gochujang, charred scallions, and other spices. This is the ultimate spicy butter to add a kick to any recipe!

Course Side Dish

Korean Cuisine

Keyword gochujang, spicy Butter

Prep time 15 minutes

Cook Time 3 Minutes

Servings 10

Equipment

Stand mixer optional
blowtorch

Ingredients

1 bunch scallions about 8-10 stems
1 cup vegan butter* softened
2-3 tbsp gochujang

Instructions

Char Scallions

Cut the scallions in half lengthwise and place them face down on a heat-safe tray (such as a baking sheet). Use a blowtorch to char the scallion until it is slightly blackened. Flip the scallion over and do the same with the other side. You can also char the scallion in a saucepan until they are slightly blackened if you don't own a blowtorch.
After grilling, cut the scallions into thin slices and place aside.

Gochujang Butter

Combine softened butter with gochujang, scallions and stand mixer. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a container and let it stand. If you prefer it soft, store in the fridge.

Notes

Expert Tips

Vegan butter is important. It should not be spread on coconut oil or used as a substitute for butter. It must be able to stand at room temperature, or it will melt completely into liquid.

Storage Tips

Remaining spicy butter can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Use it within five days.

Freeze in a freezer-safe container. Keep it frozen for up to 6 month.

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