Sweet and hot, gochujang is a popular Korean condiment. This vibrant paste contains chillies, fermented soybeans and glutinous rice which give it its savoury-sweet flavour, making it the perfect match for noodles, pasta and rice dishes.
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150 grams
Jasmine Rice
30 grams
Tomato Puree
1 carton(s)
Red Kidney Beans
50 grams
Gochujang Paste
(Contains Soya)
10 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
(Contains Celery)
80 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
100 grams
Baby Spinach
48 grams
BBQ Sauce
1 sachet(s)
Crispy Onions
(Contains Cereals containing gluten)
1 tsp
Sugar
20 grams
Butter
a) Boil a half-full kettle.
b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat.
c) Add the rice and cook for 12-13 mins.
a) Meanwhile, pop a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once hot, add the tomato puree, kidney beans and all their liquid.
c) Stir in the gochujang paste, veg stock paste and sugar (see pantry for amount).
d) Bring to the boil, then simmer until thickened, 5-6 mins.
a) Meanwhile, grate the cheese.
b) Once the sauce has thickened, add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.
a) When the rice is cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan.
b) Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Just before serving, stir the BBQ sauce, butter (see pantry for amount) and half the cheese into the beans.
b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
c) Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.
a) Share the rice between your bowls and spoon over the BBQ beans.
b) Serve with the remaining cheese and the crispy onions sprinkled on top.
Enjoy!