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    Crazy good gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches

    24 September 2017 by Amber |

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    Fiery Korean gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches, an unusual but crazy good combo (vegan)

    A ridiculously delicious sandwich combo for the chilli lovers, featuring fiery Korean gochujang and peanut butter.

    Crazy good gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches (vegan).

    Nope. I haven't lost my marbles (I think there's at least one left). Yes, this is a recipe for a sandwich. There's no cooking involved and it takes less than five minutes to make, so there are no new techniques to learn here.

    The newsflash is: gochujang and peanut butter. GOCHUJANG AND PEANUT BUTTER.

    Did you hear me?

    Let me say it again.

    GOCHUJANG AND PEANUT BUTTER.

    This is one for the chilli lovers. If you don't like it hot, this one is not for you. Go make a cup of tea and come back next week.

    The (short) back story

    I was scrolling through my social media feeds a few days ago and stopped on a post that asked people for their weird food combinations that are surprisingly good.

    I did a double take when I got to the bit about having gochujang and peanut butter on a sandwich, with cucumber and coriander (cilantro). Bingo. Jackpot. Oh my gosh yes please.

    I whipped one up for lunch and it was so good I knew I had to share it with you. This gochujang and peanut butter sandwich is savoury, salty, spicy, crunchy, fresh, and so very satisfying.

    Peanut butter sandwiches just grew up and got interesting.

    Crazy good gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches (vegan).

    Go buy some gochujang

    Korean gochujang chilli paste is one of my favourite things. It’s a salty, spicy, deeply umami mixture of fermented chillies and soy beans, that's a bit like a fiery blend of marmite and miso paste. You can pick it up from Asian supermarkets and the ethnic food section of some regular supermarkets for about $4. A little goes a long way and it will last for ages.

    Standard gochujang includes wheat as an ingredient, but gluten free Wholly Gochujang is available from Amazon if you need it.

    Crazy good gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches (vegan).

    Gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches

    A ridiculously delicious sandwich combo for the chilli lovers, featuring fiery Korean gochujang and peanut butter.
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    Prep time: 5 minutes
    Course: Snacks and sides
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Quite Good Food

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 slices bread
    • 1 teaspoon gochujang chilli paste (approx.)
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (approx.)
    • Sliced cucumber
    • Coriander (cilantro) leaves

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Spread about 1 teaspoon of gochujang chilli paste on one piece of bread, and generously spread the other with your favourite peanut butter. 
    • Fill sandwich with lots of sliced cucumber and coriander (cilantro) leaves, then devour. 

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Gochujang and peanut butter sandwiches
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 250 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Sodium 365mg16%
    Potassium 205mg6%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 9g18%
    Calcium 77mg8%
    Iron 2.3mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Laurel

      September 25, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      This sandwich is so simple and it sounds AMAZING! Peanut butter plus gochujang... sign me up!

      • Amber

        October 01, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        I hope you try it Laurel, it's an addictive combination!

    2. Dana

      September 26, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      yep! I'm going to have to try this! Looks awesome.

      • Amber

        October 01, 2017 at 3:33 pm

        I hope you love it too!

    3. Sara - beamingbanana.com

      October 01, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      My grandma is Korean so I'm super familiar with gochujang and had it all the time growing up, but NEVER like this. Looks SO intriguing but most importantly delicious!!

      • Amber

        October 01, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        Gochujang was a new discovery for me a year or two ago and I love it so much! It's strangely amazing with peanut butter 🙂

    4. Coby

      April 23, 2022 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This sandwich blew my mind, lol! Such simple ingredients, and so very delicious! I had to make a substitute for the gochujang sauce- I mixed equal parts Thai chili garlic sauce and white miso. Great recipe!

      • Amber

        May 26, 2022 at 4:32 pm

        It's a strangely amazing combination isn't it! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

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