This fermented chili paste is ready to use straight from the container. You can add it directly to stews and soups, mix it with other ingredients to make marinades, or blend it with sesame oil and garlic to create dipping sauces. Start with 1-2 teaspoons and adjust according to your spice tolerance.

This versatile paste works perfectly in bibimbap as a mixing sauce, tteokbokki for the signature spicy coating, and bulgogi marinades for grilled meat. You can also mix it into stir-fries, use it as a base for spicy soups, or combine it with mayo for a spicy sandwich spread. Many customers at Korean supermarket Lisbon use it to add authentic heat to their home cooking.

This paste complements rice dishes, grilled meats, and vegetables exceptionally well. It works great with pork, beef, and chicken, and adds depth to tofu and vegetable dishes. The sun-dried chili base makes it particularly good with Korean grocery Portugal favorites like kimchi fried rice and Korean-style fried chicken.

Store the opened container in the refrigerator where it will stay fresh for several months. A typical serving size is 1-2 teaspoons per person, though you can adjust based on your spice preference. The 1kg size provides approximately 200 servings, making it popular for Korean food delivery restaurants and home cooks who frequently prepare Korean dishes.