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Like Sriracha? Then You Gotta Try Gochujang

Like many of you out there, I’ve long been a fan of sriracha. The bright red sauce made of ground chilies and garlic is a staple in Asian cuisine, yet like so many other condiments it’s a multicultural star that enlivens everything from eggs to hamburgers.

But it was on a trip to South Korea years ago that I found something even better: gochujang. Like sriracha, gochujang is a condiment made from red chilies.

The Easiest Blender Salsa Recipe

I read recently that salsa is right up there with ketchup as Americans’ favorite condiment. And can you blame them? I say: It’s about time.

Salsa, once only found at Mexican restaurants and in just a few variations on most store shelves, is now everywhere. Even mainstream supermarkets now sell a dizzying variety, whether made with tomatoes, tomatillos, or peppers.

But here’s a secret: Salsa is a breeze to make from scratch. And here’s another: You can whip it up in seconds in a blender or food processor. Here’s my video on how to do it, with the recipe below.