Name: Goblin's Gochujang Sausage Feast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 300 g pork sausage, cut into 2-3 cm chunks; 2 tablespoons gochujang; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey or sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small onion, sliced; 150 ml water; 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional); Cooked rice, for serving; Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Description

Pork sausage chunks braised in a rich spicy marinade of chili paste and soy for a comforting tavern stew served with rice. The 30-minute stovetop simmer infuses deep savory heat and tender bites that feel like a quest reward. Built primarily around the available sausage for an achievable spicy Korean dinner.

Cultural Background

Gochujang, the key fermented chili paste, originates from Korean culinary traditions dating back centuries, used in stews and braises like jjigae for its deep umami and heat. Modern Korean sausage stir-fries and braised dishes draw from street food and home cooking, blending gochujang with soy for balanced spicy-sweet profiles popular in contemporary Korean cuisine. This fantasy tavern adaptation echoes those quick, hearty one-pan meals adapted for longer simmering to develop richer flavors.

Recipe Info

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
SERVINGS: 2
DIFFICULTY: Easy

Ingredients

300 g pork sausage, cut into 2-3 cm chunks
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, sliced
150 ml water
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Cooked rice, for serving
Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, honey or sugar, minced garlic, and water until smooth to form the braising marinade.
Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat and add the sausage chunks in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
Add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Pour the prepared marinade over the sausage and onion, then stir to coat everything evenly. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the sausage is tender, the sauce has thickened slightly, and the flavors have melded; add a splash of water if it reduces too much.
Stir in the sesame oil if using, then remove from heat. Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Tips

- Brown the sausage well before adding the sauce to build deeper flavor through Maillard reaction.
- Avoid high heat during simmering to prevent the sauce from scorching or separating.
- Substitute honey with sugar or omit for less sweetness; add a pinch of red pepper flakes if more heat is desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 620
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 45 g
Fat: 38 g